A client with quadriplegia complains of fecal impaction. Which of the following should the nurse recommend to the client as part of the continence program?
A) The client should manually disimpact daily.
B) The client should eat a low-protein, low-calorie diet.
C) The client should maintain a regular time for elimination.
D) The client should restrict fluid intake to relieve the problem.
C
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The nurse should instruct the client to maintain a regular time for fecal elimination to relieve the condition. Manual disimpaction is not possible for a client with quadriplegia. The nurse should instruct the client to consume a well-balanced diet instead of a low-protein, low-calorie diet. The nurse should also instruct the client to take adequate fluid instead of restricting the fluid.
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