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A client who is postoperative is experiencing abdominal distention and is having difficulty expelling flatus. The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe which of the following types of enem... as? A. Cleansing B. Return-flow C. Medicated D. Oil-retention - Answer: B. Return-flow Return-flow, or flush, enemas are used to expel flatus, stimulate peristalsis, and relieve abdominal distention. A. Cleansing enemas remove feces when a client is constipated, has a fecal impaction, or is undergoing preparation for surgery or diagnostic procedures. This type of enema would not address this client's immediate need. C. Medicated enemas are given for a variety of reasons, such as to reduce bacteria in the colon prior to surgery or to exert a systemic effect. This type of enema would not address the client's immediate need. D. Oil-retention enemas lubricate the rectum and the colon, making feces softer and easier to pass. This type of enema would not address the client's immediate need. [Show More]

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