bowel elimination Flashcards
cleansing enema
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
tap water enema
hypotonic and exerts osmotic pressure lower than fluid in interstitial spaces
normal saline enema
safest sol to use because of equal osmotic pressures stim peristalsis
hypertonic solutions
exerts osmotic pressure that pulls fluid out of interstitial spaces
soapsuds
added to tap water or saline to create effect of intestinal irritation to stimulate peristalsis
oil retention enemas
lubricate the feces in rectum and colon
milk of magnesia
magnesium hydroxide
miralax
osmotic effect increases pressure to act as stimulant for peristalsis- pull liquid into the bowel