ATI SKILLS MODULE 3.0: BOWEL
CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST
While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports abdominal cramping.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER- Lower the enema
fluid container.
A nurse is preparing to administer an oil retention enema to a client who has constipation.
The nurse should instruct the client to retain the solution for which of the following
durations? - ANSWER- At least 30 minutes
A nurse is preparing an adult client for an enema. The nurse should assist the client into
which of the following positions? - ANSWER- Left lateral with the right leg flexed
A nurse is administering a return-flow enema to a client. After instilling 100 mL of enema
fluid, which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER- Lower the
container to allow the solution to flow back out.
A nurse is preparing to administer the first of two large-volume, cleansing enemas
prescribed for a client in preparation for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER- Warm the enema solution prior to
installation.
A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client who has poor sphincter
control. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER- Place the
client in the dorsal recumbent position on a bedpan.
A client who is postoperative is experiencing abdominal distention and is having difficulty
expelling flatus. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following
types of enemas? - ANSWER- Return-flow
CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST
While a nurse is administering a cleansing enema, the client reports abdominal cramping.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER- Lower the enema
fluid container.
A nurse is preparing to administer an oil retention enema to a client who has constipation.
The nurse should instruct the client to retain the solution for which of the following
durations? - ANSWER- At least 30 minutes
A nurse is preparing an adult client for an enema. The nurse should assist the client into
which of the following positions? - ANSWER- Left lateral with the right leg flexed
A nurse is administering a return-flow enema to a client. After instilling 100 mL of enema
fluid, which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER- Lower the
container to allow the solution to flow back out.
A nurse is preparing to administer the first of two large-volume, cleansing enemas
prescribed for a client in preparation for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER- Warm the enema solution prior to
installation.
A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client who has poor sphincter
control. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER- Place the
client in the dorsal recumbent position on a bedpan.
A client who is postoperative is experiencing abdominal distention and is having difficulty
expelling flatus. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following
types of enemas? - ANSWER- Return-flow
