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ATI: Skills Module 2.0: Enemas Exam 2025 Questions and Answers A nurse is preparing to administer the first of two large volume, cleansing enemas prescribed for a patient in preparation for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the following is an appropriate step in the procedure? - --Answer --Warm the enema solution prior to instillation *It is important to warm the enema solution because cold fluid can cause abdominal cramping. The solution should not be too hot, though, because hot fluid can injure the intestinal mucosa. A nurse who is administering a return flow enema to a patient should instill 100mL of enema fluid and then - --Answer --Lower the container to allow the solution to flow back out *Return flow enemas involve moving 100-200 mL of fluid into and out of the rectum. After instilling the solution, the nurse lowers the container to allow the ....COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...TRUSTED & VERIFIED 1