Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A client has a prescription to receive an enema before bowel surgery. The nurse assists the client into which position to administer the enema?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
When administering an enema, the nurse places the client in a Sims' position (option 3) exposing the rectal area and allowing the enema solution to flow by gravity in the natural direction of the colon. In the prone position (option 1), the client is lying on the stomach. In the supine position (option 2), the client is lying on the back. The dorsal recumbent position (option 4) is used for abdominal assessment because it promotes relaxation of abdominal muscles.