An adult client is to have a large-volume cleansing enema.The nurse is aware that the MOST appropriate temperature of the solution to be administered should be:
A)100 degrees Fahrenheit
B)105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit
C)115 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit
D)125 degrees Fahrenheit

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A large-volume enema is designed to clean the colon of as much feces as possible.Place the client in a left side-lying position with the right leg sharply flexed.This facilitates the flow of the fluid into the colon.The temperature of the enema solutions should be 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

An Adult Client Is to Have a Large-Volume Cleansing Enema