When a Patient Is Suffering from Constipation, the Clinician Evaluates

question 13

Multiple Choice

When a patient is suffering from constipation, the clinician evaluates the etiology and contributing factors.Which of the following diagnoses are being ruled out in these evaluations?
Select all that apply.

• A)DVT
• B)Fecal impaction
• C)IBS
• D)Botulism toxin
• E)Bowel incontinence

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Definitions:

Blindsight

A condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, often due to damage in the visual cortex.

Dual Processing

The principle that our mind operates on two levels simultaneously, conscious and unconscious processing.

Unconscious Inferences

Unconscious inferences are judgements or decisions made without conscious awareness, often based on prior experiences and knowledge.

Visual Distraction

Anything in the visual field that can divert attention away from the intended focus.