Asked by David Swezey on Jul 20, 2024
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When preparing an infant for an enema,the nurse understands that which solution is the safest?
A) Tap-water enema solution
B) Hypertonic enema solution
C) Oil retention
D) Physiological normal saline
Physiological Normal Saline
An isotonic solution of sodium chloride used in medical treatments, closely mimicking the concentration found in the body.
Tap-Water Enema Solution
A preparation of tap water used for an enema, a procedure to cleanse the bowel by introducing fluids into the rectum.
- Determine the suitable enema solutions for particular patient cases.
- Demonstrate knowledge of special considerations in bowel management for specific patient populations (e.g., pediatric, elderly).
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Fatinah AzzuhurahJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Physiological normal saline is the safest solution.Infants and children can only tolerate this type of solution because of their predisposition to fluid imbalance.If solution is prepared at home,mix 500 mL (1 pt)of tap water with 1 teaspoon of table salt.Tap water,hypertonic,and oil retention enemas are not safe to use for infants and children.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the suitable enema solutions for particular patient cases.
- Demonstrate knowledge of special considerations in bowel management for specific patient populations (e.g., pediatric, elderly).
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