Question

a registered nurse (rn) has instructed an assistive personnel (ap) to administer soap suds enemas until clear to a client. the ap reports that three enemas have been administered and the client is still passing brown, liquid stool. what would the rn instruct the ap to do?
answer options
1 administer a fleet enema.
2 administer an oil retention enema.
3 wait 30 minutes and then administer another enema.
4 stop administering the enemas until the primary health care provider (phcp) is notified.

Explanation:

Administering more than three enemas can lead to water - electrolyte imbalance. So, the enemas should be stopped until the primary health care provider is notified.

Answer:

1. Stop administering the enemas until the primary health care provider (PHCP) is notified.