Question

A nurse is administering a tap water enema to a client who has constipation. During the administration of the enema, the water starts to leak out of the rectum on onto the bed and the patient complains of some abdominal cramping. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Answer 1

What precautions the nurse should take?

This could include several actions but major ones include:

• Before insertion, lubricate the enema tube's tip.
• Administering the solution gradually.
• By employing a fluid that is just a little bit warmer than body temperature.

A qualified nurse should perform the administration of an enema. The nurse must explain the technique to the patient and should support the person before, during, and after the operation. An enema is a liquid preparation administered into the rectum. The nurse needs to record every treatment provided.