MEASURES TO MAINTAIN NORMAL FAECAL ELIMINATION

• Drinking plenty of fluids at least 8 glasses of water a day. Drinking

water helps keep stool soft which makes them easy to pass out . Lots
of fluids also helps to prevent constipation by increasing the amount
of water in the colon , which makes stool more likely to move through
the digestive system smoothly

• Get plenty of fiber in the diet-this includes fruits , vegetables and

whole grains . Fiber adds bulk to stool making it to pass through the
digestive system smoothly, it also prevents constipation by absorbing
water in the colon and forming a softer more easily passed stool
• Get regular exercises-exercising stimulates the release of hormones
that promotes digestion and also relaxes the muscles of the digestive
system , all this helps to move stool out smoothly

• Relax when going to the bathroom-stress can make it hard to move

the bowel movement. When you are relaxed the body is better able
to focus on digestion and elimination
PURPOSES FOR ENEMA

• To prevent constipation
• To deliver medications directly into the colon
• To clear the bowel before a medical procedure (colonoscopy)

• NB : The main purpose of enema is to remove waste products from

the body
ACTION

Lie down on either side of the body ,the enema will be inserted in to the
rectum using a lubricated tube .The solution will be released slowly into
the rectum and the Patient is expected to hold on the inserted solution
for some time before expelling it out.