The patient diagnosed with anorectal incontinence should be taught by the nurse to:
1. take a laxative daily.
2. increase fiber in the diet.
3. do pelvic muscle exercises.
4. administer daily enemas.
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Anorectal incontinence is associated with nerve damage that causes the muscles of the pelvic floor to be weak. The pelvic muscle exercises can help strengthen these muscles. The other choices would cause the incontinence to worsen.
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