The Patient with Fecal Incontinence Should Be Taught the Importance

question 20

Multiple Choice

The patient with fecal incontinence should be taught the importance of maintaining good skin integrity.The nurse's teaching should focus on teaching the patient to:

• A) Cleanse the perianal area thoroughly after each stool.
• B) Use a fecal pouch.
• C) Change incontinence undergarments once a day.
• D) Take an over-the-counter laxative daily.

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Definitions:

Price Elasticity

The degree to which demand for an item is affected by fluctuations in its cost.

Demand

The willingness and ability of consumers to purchase goods or services at various price levels.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, with elasticity greater than one indicating a responsive market.

Inelastic

Describing a situation where a change in the price of a good or service has a relatively small effect on the quantity demanded or supplied.