A Patient in Myxedema Coma Has Not Had a Bowel

question 49

Multiple Choice

A patient in myxedema coma has not had a bowel movement for 3 days.The nurse's best intervention would be to

• A) administer a Fleet enema.
• B) wait 1 more day.
• C) administer a stool softener.
• D) assess for rectal impaction.

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