Which instruction should increase the comfort of a patient who is recovering from prostatitis?
a. Avoid bathing for 2 days.
b. Exercise.
c. Take stool softeners.
d. Limit fluid intake.
C
Stool softeners may be prescribed to prevent constipation, which is painful with prostatitis. Fluid intake is also encouraged to reduce the risk of constipation.
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