Which Nursing Intervention Is Most Effective in Promoting Normal Defecation

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention is most effective in promoting normal defecation for a patient who has muscle weakness in the legs that prevents ambulation?

• A) Elevate the head of the bed 45 degrees 60 minutes after breakfast.
• 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) Administer a soap suds enema every 2 hours.

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