The nurse must administer an enema to an adult patient with constipation.Which of the following would be a safe and effective distance for the nurse to insert the tubing into the patient's rectum? Select all that apply.

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When administering an enema,the nurse should insert the tubing about 3 to 4 inches into the patient's rectum.Two inches would not be effective because it would not place the fluid high enough in the rectum.Five inches is too far.

The Nurse Must Administer an Enema to an Adult Patient