The nurse is developing a bowel training program for a patient. What education can the nurse provide for the patient that will increase the chance of success of the bowel program?

The nurse is developing a bowel training program for a patient. What education can the nurse provide for the patient that will increase the chance of success of the bowel program?



a) Have a fluid intake between 2 and 4 L/day.

b) Set a daily defecation time that is within 15 minutes of the same time every day.

c) Take a laxative daily.

d) Take a retention enema daily.

e) Have an adequate intake of fiber containing foods.



• Have a fluid intake between 2 and 4 L/day.

• Have an adequate intake of fiber containing foods.

• Set a daily defecation time that is within 15 minutes of the same time every day.


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