While Administering an enema, the patient complains of abdominal cramps. Which of thefollowing is the best action by the nurse?Answer Choices:a. Continue giving enema as abdominal cramping is a normal phenomenon.b. Slow down the rate of infusionc. Stop giving the enemad. Administer analgesics

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While Administering an enema, the patient complains of abdominal cramps. Which of the following is the best action by the nurse? Answer Choices: a. Continue giving enema as abdominal cramping is a normal phenomenon. b. Slow down the rate of infusion c. Stop giving the enema d. Administer analgesics