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A nurse is caring for a patient who requires an enema. Which position should the nurse place the patient in to administer the enema?
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Prone with a pillow under the abdomen.
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Correct answer Left lateral with the right knee flexed.
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Supine with legs straight.
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Fowler's position with knees bent.
Rationale
The left lateral position with the right knee flexed (also known as Sims' position) is the most appropriate position for administering an enema. This position allows the solution to flow by gravity along the natural curve of the sigmoid colon, facilitating the retention of the enema. The supine, prone, and Fowler's positions are not recommended for enema administration as they do not promote the optimal flow of the enema solution.
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