A patient in myxedema coma has not had a bowel movement for 3 days. The nurse's best intervention would be to
a. administer a Fleet enema. c. administer a stool softener.
b. wait 1 more day. d. assess for rectal impaction.
C
A stool softener is the safest intervention for constipation.
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1. IM 2. PR 3. PO 4. IV