You are the nurse caring for an elderly patient who has been on a bowel training program due to the neurologic effects of a stroke. In the past several days, the patient has begun exhibiting normal bowel patterns
Once a bowel routine has been well established, you should avoid which of the following?
A) Use of a bedpan
B) Use of a padded or raised commode
C) Massage of the patient's abdomen
D) Use of a bedside toilet
Ans: A
Feedback:
Use of bedpans should be avoided once a bowel routine has been established. An acceptable alternative to a private bathroom is a padded commode or bedside toilet. Massaging the abdomen from right to left facilitates movement of feces in the lower tract.
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