Question

the nurse would recognize that which type of enema has the highest risk of water intoxication? 1 soapsuds 2 tap water 3 normal saline 4 hypertonic solution

Explanation:

Tap - water enema is hypotonic. It can be absorbed into the bloodstream, diluting the body's fluids and potentially causing water intoxication. Soapsuds enema has soap as an irritant, normal saline is isotonic and does not cause significant fluid shifts, and hypertonic solution draws fluid out rather than causing water to be absorbed.

Answer:

1. Tap water