Which Nursing Intervention Is $\bold{most}$ Effective in Promoting Normal Defecation for a Patient Who Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention is $\bold{most}$ effective in promoting normal defecation for a patient who has muscle weakness in the legs?

• A) Administer a soapsuds enema every 2 hours.
• B) Use a mobility device to place the patient on a bedside commode.
• C) Give the patient a pillow to brace against the abdomen while bearing down.
• D) Elevate the head of the bed 20 degrees 60 minutes after breakfast while on bedpan.

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