During an assessment, the patient states that his bowel movements cause discomfort because the stool is hard and difficult to pass
As the nurse, you make which of the following suggestions to assist the patient with improving the quality of his bowel movement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increase fiber intake.
b. Increase water consumption.
c. Decrease physical exercise.
d. Refrain from alcohol.
e. Refrain from smoking.
ANS: A, B
Increasing fiber assists in adding bulk to the stool. Increasing water assists in softening the stool and moving it through the large intestine. Decreasing exercise will have the opposite effect of slowing bowel movements. Refraining from alcohol and smoking have no direct effect on the quality of bowel movements.
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