ENEMA: ADMINISTERING

Course overview

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States, with more than 4 million people each year complaining of frequent bouts of constipation. Fecal incontinence, or the inability to control the passing of stool, affects more than 5.5 million people in the U.S. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for administering an enema. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.