The nurse is preparing to administer an ordered enema to a client.Which intervention by the nurse is correct for this procedure?

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DB) The tip of the enema tube should be inserted 3 to 4 inches into the rectum to ensure that the enema solution is delivered properly into the colon. This depth allows for the solution to bypass the anal sphincter effectively without causing injury.D) Having the client lie on the left side, known as the Sims' position, is the correct position for administering an enema. This position helps facilitate the flow of the enema solution into the sigmoid colon and rectum by taking advantage of the natural curve of the sigmoid colon. However, the question mistakenly states the right side, which is less effective than the left side for this purpose. The correct practice is the left side, but given the options, D emphasizes the importance of positioning, albeit with an inaccuracy in direction.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Ordered Enema to a Client.Which