The nurse needs to assess the client's elimination patterns. Which client will most likely deny the urge to defecate?
A) Client with anxiety and depression
B) Client who consumes >30 g of fiber
C) Client who has a colostomy
D) Client 3 days' postvaginal delivery
Ans: D
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People who experience pain during defecation may choose to deny the urge to defecate, which can lead to constipation. The client with anxiety and depression typically does not have pain upon defecation. The client with a colostomy will also typically not have pain upon defecation. The client consuming >30 g of fiber will typically not be constipated.
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