The nurse must irrigate the colostomy of a patient who is unable to move independently.How should the nurse position the patient for this procedure?

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The best position for colostomy irrigation is the left side-lying position. This position facilitates the flow of solution into the stoma by using gravity to encourage the flow of the solution into the colon. It also allows the patient to be stable and comfortable during the procedure.

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