An older adult patient is being prepped for a colonoscopy. The patient has been incontinent of stool and has severe perineal erythema. The patient is complaining of severe pain in the perineum. The nurse applies a protective ointment that does not seem to be helping the inflammation. The nurse requests a rectal tube order from the provider. The patient asks the nurse why this is ordered. What would be the best response from the nurse?
