A patient requires the removal of flatus, but not the removal of stool as with other types of enemas. A nurse identifies that this may be accomplished by using

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All of the options listed, A) A Harris flush, B) A return flow enema, and C) A siphon enema, are techniques used to remove flatus from the bowel. These methods are designed to relieve gas without necessarily removing stool, which is the primary goal in this patient's care.

A Patient Requires the Removal of Flatus, but Not the Removal