The patient is receiving a soapsuds enema but is having a difficult time retaining the fluid.What action should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

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Give enema slowly to aid absorption.If patient is full of stool,retention is difficult.As stool is evacuated,there is more room in colon for additional fluid.If patient has poor sphincter control,position the patient on the bedpan in comfortable dorsal recumbent position.Patients with poor sphincter control cannot retain all of enema solution.
Administering enema with patient sitting on toilet is unsafe because curved rectal tubing can abrade rectal wall.Enemas are not given to patients in the right lateral position.

The Patient Is Receiving a Soapsuds Enema but Is Having