A client is having difficulty having a bowel movement on the bedpan. What is the physiologic reason for this problem?
A) It is painful to sit on a bedpan.
B) The position does not facilitate downward pressure.
C) The position encourages the Valsalva maneuver.
D) The cause is unknown and requires further study.
Ans: B
Most people assume the squatting or slightly forward-sitting position with the thighs flexed to defecate. These positions result in increased pressure on the abdomen and downward pressure on the rectum to facilitate defecation. Obtaining the same results when seated on a bedpan is difficult.
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