A client has received an oil retention enema. The nurse should instruc

A client has received an oil retention enema. The nurse should instruct the client that the enema will take effect within

1. 1 to 3 hours.
2. 10 to 20 minutes.
3. 5 to 10 minutes.
4. 10 to 15 minutes.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Oil retention enemas take effect within 1 to 3 hours.
Rationale 2: Enemas using a hypertonic solution take effect in 5 to 10 minutes.
Rationale 3: Soapsuds enemas take effect in 10 to 15 minutes.
Rationale 4: Enemas using hypotonic or isotonic solutions take effect in 10 to 20 minutes.