A Client Has a Bowel Movement of Hard,dry,but Formed Stool

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client has a bowel movement of hard,dry,but formed stool.The nurse associates these characteristics with

• A)bowel incontinence.
• B)constipation.
• C)diarrhea.
• D)fecal impaction.

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Definitions:

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