A client has received an oil retention enema.The nurse should instruct the client that the enema will take effect within

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Oil retention enemas are meant to soften and lubricate the intestinal tract to promote easier passage of stools. They typically take longer to take effect than other types of enemas (such as saline or tap water), so the client should be informed that it may take 1 to 3 hours before they feel the urge to defecate.

A Client Has Received an Oil Retention Enema