Which One of the Following Is Part of a Program

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is part of a program for addressing bowel incontinence in an older person?

• A)Place the older person on the toilet or commode first thing upon wakening.
• B)Provide a diet containing 2 g of fibre and 1000 mL of water each day.
• C)Expect a rapid and full recovery of continence of the bowel.
• D)Provide patient teaching about exercises to strengthen abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.

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