A Client Asks the RN Why It Is More Difficult

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client asks the RN why it is more difficult to use a bedpan for defecating than sitting on the toilet. Which of the following is the best response?

• A) The sitting position decreases the contractions of the muscles of the pelvic floor.
• B) The sitting position increases the pressure within the abdomen.
• C) The sitting position increases the downward pressure on the rectum, making it easier to pass stool.
• D) The sitting position inhibits the urge to urinate, allowing one to defecate.

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