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    The document outlines the official steps for administering a fleet enema, which includes: 1. Checking the physician's order and assembling the necessary equipment. 2. Explaining the procedure to the client, ensuring privacy, and positioning the client on their side. 3. Lubricating and inserting the enema tip slowly into the rectum and administering the solution. 4. Having the client retain the solution for 30 minutes before assisting with defecation.

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    OFFICIAL LIST OF STEPS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF FLEET ENEMA

    BASED ON USL-NURSING SKILLS LAB CHECKLIST

    1. Check the physician’s order regarding the amount and type of solution to be used.
    2. Assemble all equipment needed:
     Solution as ordered by the physician
     Water-soluble lubricant
     Waterproof pad or rubber sheet
     Bath blanket
     Bedpan or commode
     Wash cloth, soap and water
     Toilet tissue
     Disposable gloves
    3. Perform hand washing
    4. Explain the procedure and purpose to the client
    5. Ensure the client’s privacy
    6. Raise the bed to appropriate working height for the nurse. Stand on right side of the
    bed and raise side rail on opposite side.
    7. Have the client lift his hips and slip the waterproof under and put the rubber sheet in
    place.
    8. Assist the client in assuming a side-lying (Sim’s) position. Drape the client. Make sure
    that the buttocks and anus are exposed.
    9. Wear gloves
    10. Open the pre-packaged enema solution. Check if the tip is lubricated; if not, lubricate
    the rip with a water-soluble lubricant.
    11. Lift the upper buttocks to expose the anus. Insert the tube, pointing downward, for
    about 7-10 cm into the rectum slowly and gently. Ask the client to take deep breaths
    while inserting the tube.
    12. Squeeze all the contents of solution into the container slowly.
    13. Remove the container and ask the client to retain the solution for at least 30 minutes.
    14. Remove gloves and discard.
    15. Place the client in a sitting position on the bedpan or assist the client in using the
    commode if he has a strong urge to defecate.
    16. Stay away from the client while the client is defecating and leave the call cord with
    reach.
    17. Wear new gloves.
    18. Assist the client in cleaning the anal region. Remove the bedpan carefully. Note the
    character, color, consistency and amount of stool.
    19. Discard the stool and cleanse the bedpan thoroughly.
    20. Remove all equipment from the client’s room. Keep all articles in their proper storage.
    21. Remove gloves and discard.
    22. Wash hands again.
    23. Place the client in a comfortable position.
    24. Record the time, type of solution, character, amount of stool and the client’s
    response to the procedure.

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