A Client Asks the RN Why It Is More Difficult

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client asks the RN why it is more difficult to use a bedpan for defecating than sitting on the toilet.Which would be the nurse's best response?

• A)The sitting position decreases the contractions of the muscles of the pelvic floor.
• B)The sitting position increases the downward pressure on the rectum,making it easier to pass stool.
• C)The sitting position increases the pressure within the abdomen.
• D)The sitting position inhibits the urge to urinate,allowing one to defecate.

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