During assessment, the home health nurse learns that the client has a fecal impaction. Before proceeding to manually remove the stool, what is the nurse’s PRIORITY?

During assessment, the home health nurse learns that the client has a fecal impaction. Before proceeding to manually remove the stool, what is the nurse’s PRIORITY? A.  Give an analgesic or sedative to make the client comfortable. B. Advise the family to increase the client’s fluid and fiber intake. C. Teach family members to perform […]