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3 types of enemas?
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1. oil retention
2. soapsuds 3. tap water |
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What does an oil retention enema do?
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softens feces
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What does a soapsuds enema do?
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irritates colon, causing reflux evacuation
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What does a tap water enema do?
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softens feces, stimulates evacuation, and expands volume
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Where is enema solution instilled?
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sigmoid colon and rectum
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How does an enema work?
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stimulates peristalsis to promote defecation
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Which position should a pt be in when receiving an enema?
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Sims w/ R-knee flexed
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Temperature of solution for enema?
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tepid
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Where should you hold an irrigation set for a high enema?
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12-18 in
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Where should you hold an irrigation set for a low enema?
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3 in
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How far should you insert an enema tube?
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adult: 3-4 in
kid: 2-3 in infant: 1-1.5 in |
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How long should you ask the pt to retain the enema fluid?
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10-15 min
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When should you NOT administer an enema (3)
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1. ab pain
2. N, V 3. suspected appendicitis |
