An older adult client who is wheelchair bound following a cerebrovascular accident is being assessed by the nurse. The nurse notes the client has seepage of stool from the anus. The nurse knows this is indicative of:
A) constipation.
B) diarrhea.
C) fecal impaction.
D) intestinal infection.
Ans: C
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The nurse should suspect a fecal impaction when there is a history of absence of a regular bowel movement for several days (3—5 days or more), followed by the passage of liquid or semi-liquid stool.
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