NCLEX Practice Questions: Quiz 439 November 16, 2015 By Rana Waqar Leave a Comment The nurse is preparing to administer a sodium polystyrene sulfonate retention enema. Which explanation by the nurse best describes the purpose of this type of enema? 1. "A contrast medium is administered rectally to visualize the colon via x-ray." 2. "Bedridden clients receive this enema to stimulate defecation and relieve constipation." 3. "This enema assists the large intestines in removing excess potassium from the body." 4. "This enema is administered before bowel surgery to decrease bacteria in the colon." Δ
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