Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
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The nurse is administering a cleansing enema to a client the night before bowel surgery. When administering the enema, the client reports cramping and pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Pausing and slowing the flow reduces cramping by allowing the bowel to adjust. Raising the container increases pressure, reassurance doesn't address pain, and withdrawing the tube is unnecessary.