The nurse is caring for a patient with a colostomy who is to undergo a barium enema.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A)"The contrast will be inserted into the stoma using a catheter."
B)"The contrast will be inserted into your rectum using an enema delivery system."
C)"The doctor must have made a mistake, since they won't be able to give you a regular enema."
D)"This test is contraindicated for people who cannot retain an enema, so I will call and cancel it."

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The correct statement is that the contrast for a barium enema in a patient with a colostomy will be inserted into the stoma using a catheter. This method allows for the examination of the colon via the stoma, accommodating the patient's altered anatomy.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Colostomy