Janna, a 52-Year-Old Female, Had a Surgical Procedure with Permanent

Multiple Choice

Janna, a 52-year-old female, had a surgical procedure with permanent ileostomy. A nurse gives an enema through the stoma to stimulate emptying. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates proper technique of irrigating the colostomy?

A) The nurse uses warm tap water for irrigation.
B) The bottom of the bag is at the level of the client's shoulder.
C) The nurse performs irrigation two hours after meals.
D) The irrigation tube is quickly inserted to the stoma.