A Client Is Ordered to Have a Cleansing Enema

Multiple Choice

A client is ordered to have a cleansing enema. The patient care technician understands that the purpose of this kind of enema is to:

A) Stimulate peristalsis through infusion of a large volume of solution.
B) Lubricate the colon and rectum.
C) Provide relief from gaseous distention.
D) Let the feces absorb oil to become softer and easier to pass.