The nurse is performing a colostomy irrigation on a male client. During the irrigation, the client begins to complain of abdominal cramps. What is the appropriate nursing action?

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Stopping the irrigation temporarily is the appropriate action when a client complains of abdominal cramps during a colostomy irrigation. This can help alleviate the cramps and prevent further discomfort or potential injury.

The Nurse Is Performing a Colostomy Irrigation on a Male