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What procedure should be used to administer a cleansing enema? (Review the Fundamentals Review Module)

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1. Washing your hands. properly is the foremost important parts. It is done to prevent any infection to the patient.

2. Remove the tip of properly lubricated enema kit.

3. Position yourself in the most comfortable way possible to insert the enema.

4. Relaxing your hip muscle will make it easier to insert the enema.

5. Insert enema with a gentile side to side motions. Don't push too hard as it mat cause damage...

6. Put the enema liquid in the colon by squeezing and then follow simple directions given like how much time you have to keep holding enema liquid based on your condition.

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