A physician orders a retention enema for a client to destroy intestinal parasites. Which of the following enemas would be indicated for this client?

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An anthelmintic enema is specifically designed to destroy intestinal parasites, making it the best choice for this client. The other enemas listed (oil retention, carminative, and nutritive) do not have parasiticidal properties.

A Physician Orders a Retention Enema for a Client to Destroy