A Resident Has Finished Defecating

question 30

Multiple Choice

A resident has finished defecating.Which will not promote the person's comfort?

• A)Assist with perineal care as necessary.
• B)Dispose of feces promptly.
• C)Assist the person with hand washing.
• D)Give the person a suppository.

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Definitions:

Pelvic Diaphragm

A muscular sheet at the base of the pelvis, consisting mainly of the levator ani and the coccygeus muscles, which supports pelvic organs.

Levator Ani

A group of muscles in the pelvis that support the pelvic organs.

Bulbospongiosus

A muscle of the perineum that acts to compress the bulb of the urethra, aiding in the expulsion of urine or semen.

Coccygeus

A small muscle located in the pelvic area, contributing to the pelvic floor's structure and involved in supporting pelvic organs.