Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of the Term

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of the term fecal impaction?

• A)Passage of hard, dry stools
• B)Frequent passage of liquid stools
• C)Prolonged retention and accumulation of feces in the rectum
• D)Inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus

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Definitions:

Acupuncture

A form of traditional Chinese medicine involving the insertion of very thin needles through the skin at strategic points on the body.

Aromatherapy

The use of essential oils and aromatic plant extracts for therapeutic purposes, often involving massage or diffusion into the air.

CAM Therapist

A healthcare provider who practices complementary and alternative medicine, using non-traditional methods to treat patients.

Biofeedback

A technique that trains people to improve their health by controlling certain bodily processes that normally happen involuntarily, such as heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin temperature.