The nurse is preparing to administer an enema to an adult patient who has normal sphincter control.For administration of the enema,the patient is placed in which position?

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Assist patient into left side-lying (Sims')position with right knee flexed.Additionally,place children in dorsal recumbent position.Allows enema solution to flow downward by gravity along natural curve of sigmoid colon and rectum,thus improving retention of solution.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Enema to an Adult