A tap-water enema is ordered for a client.The amount of fluid the nurse is most likely to administer is
A)250-300 mL.
B)300-500 mL.
C)500-750 mL.
D)750-1000 mL.

Name: A tap-water enema is ordered for a client.The amount of fluid the nurse is most likely to administer is A)250-300 mL. B)300-500 mL. C)500-750 mL. D)750-1000 mL.
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The typical volume for a tap-water enema ranges from 750 to 1000 mL. This amount is effective in stimulating peristalsis and facilitating the evacuation of feces from the colon.

A Tap-Water Enema Is Ordered for a Client