A Patient with a Hip Fracture Is Having Difficulty Defecating

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient with a hip fracture is having difficulty defecating into a bedpan while lying in bed. Which action by the nurse will assist the patient in having a successful bowel movement?

• A) Preparing to administer a barium enema
• B) Withholding narcotic pain medication
• C) Administering laxatives to the patient
• D) Raising the head of the bed

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