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provide medications absorbed through the rectal mucosa
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1 Procedure for giving an enema 2 medicated enema
3 Diet for diarrhea 4 Colonoscopy Procedure
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, Procedure for giving an enema 1. raise the bed to working height
2. adhere 6 rights of medication
3. lace the patient in the left side-lying (Sims) position
4. Make sure a bedpan, commode, or toilet is
accessible before beginning. Prepare the enema.
5. Lubricate 6 to 8 cm (3 to 4 inches) of the tip of the
rectal tubing or commercial applicator
6. Help the patient relax by instructing the patient to
breathe slowly in and out through the mouth. Insert
the tip of the tubing or applicator
7. Administer the enema
8. Remove the tubing/applicator, covering it with a
paper towel as it is being removed.
9. Provide instructions to patient: "Retain the solution
as long as possible until patient has the urge to
defecate" and "Do not flush the toilet if the patient is
using it to expel the solution"
10. assist the patient to the bathroom or onto a
bedpan
11. Provide perennial care as needed
Anuria absence of urine
Dysuria painful or difficult urination
Oliguria scanty urination
Colonoscopy Procedure Pre - patient performs bowel preparation to empty
solids from the GI tract by following a clear liquid
diet for 1 to 3 days. Patient NPO several hours before
procedure
Post - allow 12 hours for sedatives to wear off
Upper GI exam Barium Sulfate Radiography:
Pre- Do not eat or drink anything for 4 to 8 hours.
Post - drink extra fluids. Laxative recommended for
patients that do not completely pass BaSO4 in 1-2
days