A nurse is required to administer a cleansing enema to a 9-year-old girl. Which statement accurately describes the administration of this enema to the child?
A) Place the client in a prone position with her face down.
B) Lower the child's bed and raise both side rails.
C) Fill the enema container with the prescribed solution at 110°F.
D) Insert the rectal tube 2 to 3 in toward the umbilicus.

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The correct technique for administering an enema involves inserting the rectal tube 2 to 3 inches toward the umbilicus, ensuring it follows the natural direction of the rectum for a child.

A Nurse Is Required to Administer a Cleansing Enema to a 9-Year-Old