The nurse administers a tap water enema to a client. While the solution is being infused, the client has abdominal cramping. What should be the nurse's first response?
1. Clamp the tubing and carefully withdraw the tube.
2. Temporarily stop the infusion and have the client take deep breaths.
3. Raise the height of the enema container.
4. Rub the client's abdomen gently until the cramps subside.
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