The nurse is caring for a client with neurologic deficits who is interested in implementing a bowel training program. Which of the following does the nurse identify as the first step?
A) Obtaining a laxative
B) Eating a select diet
C) Recording bowel movements
D) Providing privacy
C
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The first step in implementing a bowel training program is identifying the body's typical bowel habits. By keeping a journal of bowel movements over weeks, the client is able to identify when a bowel movement is most likely to occur. All of the other options may be included in a bowel training program at a later stage.
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A. Race B. Culture C. Ethnicity D. Custom