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Table 11-12

  1. Verify that the client is not impacted.
  2. Determine client’s desire/capacity to participate in the program.
  3. Determine normal bowel habits.
  4. foodImageIncrease fiber and fluids in the diet.
  5. Establish a routine: same time each day.
  6. pillImageGive stool softener; cathartic, or suppository as ordered.
  7. Offer client a hot drink before set time for defecation.
  8. Provide time and privacy.
  9. infoImageEncourage position that will facilitate defecation (sitting position is best, leaning forward without straining).
  10. Document interventions that are successful.