A client is prescribed to receive a cleansing enema.What should the nurse instruct the client prior to administering this enema?
A)Hold the solution for a short time.
B)Lie in the left lateral position.
C)Lie in the right lateral position.
D)Take fast breaths through the nose.

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The client should be instructed to lie in the left lateral position to allow the solution to flow into the descending colon. Holding the solution for a short time can be advised but it should not be instructed, as retention time may vary depending on certain factors like the client's ability to retain it or the type of enema solution used. Taking fast breaths through the nose is not necessary and not related to the administration of an enema.

A Client Is Prescribed to Receive a Cleansing Enema