Checklist On Administering Cleansing Enema: Procedure
Checklist On Administering Cleansing Enema: Procedure
Checklist On Administering Cleansing Enema: Procedure
Enema Tray
- Irrigating Can
- Rub and tissue paper w/ lubricant
- Rubber tubing w/ rectal stop lack 4ft. long
- Rectal tube (french 28)
- Forceps
- Connecting tube
- Kidney basin
- Gloves
Bedpan
Blanket/Towel Blanket/Top sheets
Rubber sheets/Protective pad
Bed screen
IV stand
Small basin (w/ warm water & soap)
Tissue paper
ABLE TO ABLE TO UNABLE TO
PROCEDURE RATIONALE PERFORM PERFORM W/ PERFORM
ASSISTANCE
ASSESSMENT: Provide directions of
1. Verify doctor’s order. healthcare regarding
medications and
procedures.
2. Check client’s ability to retain fluid To assess the capability
and tolerate the activity ordered. of the patient to the
procedure
PLANNING: To prevent transmission
3. Wash hands. of microorganisms.
4. Gather all equipment. To save time and effort
IMPLEMENTATION: To make sure we are
5. Identify client and explain the giving the right
procedure. procedure to the right
patient, also for the
patient to be aware on
the flow of the
procedure and to
alleviate anxiety.
6. Prepare client by positioning and - To provide privacy and
draping. provide comfort
- Sim’s position may
allow better
visualization and more
comfortable for the
patient
- Smaller area of
exposure is also less
stressful for the patient.
7. Put on gloves. Reduce risk of exposure
to blood and body
fluids.
8. Administer enema - Put small amount of
lubricant
- Instruct the client to
take a deep breath
- Slowly and gently put
the enema, 2-4 inches
in rotating motion to
facilitate easy insertion.
9. Encourage client to retain fluid as long Try to hold the water at
as possible. least 5 minutes before
going to the toilet to
softens the stool inside
10. Assist client with bedpan or commode If the client is ready to
or to the toilet. defecate
11. Help client to a comfortable position. To provide comfort
12. Give client the opportunity to refresh. To promote relaxation
13. Replace top bedding. Remove bath For the client to be
blanket. Ventilate the room and leave comfortable
the client in comfortable
environment.
EVALUATION: To monitor the client
14. Evaluate using the following criteria: fecal waste and will be
a. Quantity and description of feces. recorded for later if
there’s a problem
b. Client’s response; skin color, To make sure that the
respirations, pulse rate, and client vital signs are all
degree of fatigue. normal after the
procedure which gives
the client anxiety
DOCUMENTATION: To serve as baseline of
15. Record date and time, type of enema, data.
amount of fluid instilled, results and
degree of comfort.