bowel elimination

Question 1

cleansing enema

Answer 1

promote complete evacuation by stim peristalsis through the infusion of a large vol of solution or through local irritation of the mucosa of the colon

Question 2

tap water enema

Answer 2

hypotonic and exerts osmotic pressure lower than fluid in interstitial spaces

Question 3

normal saline enema

Answer 3

safest sol to use because of equal osmotic pressures stim peristalsis

Question 4

hypertonic solutions

Answer 4

exerts osmotic pressure that pulls fluid out of interstitial spaces

Question 5

soapsuds

Answer 5

added to tap water or saline to create effect of intestinal irritation to stimulate peristalsis

Question 6

oil retention enemas

Answer 6

lubricate the feces in rectum and colon

Question 7

milk of magnesia
magnesium hydroxide
miralax

Answer 7

osmotic effect increases pressure to act as stimulant for peristalsis- pull liquid into the bowel