A Client Is Constipated and Trying to Have a Bowel

question 30

Multiple Choice

A client is constipated and trying to have a bowel movement. How does holding the breath and pushing down (the Valsalva maneuver) affect the pulse?

• A) Left ventricle pumps more forcefully; pulse is stronger
• B) Stimulates the vagus nerve to increase the rate
• C) Stimulates the vagus nerve to decrease the rate
• D) Right ventricle is less efficient; pulse is thready

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