Multiple Choice
The family of a patient with an SCI is concerned with the lack of bowel function 2 days after the injury.What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Because of his injury, he will always need to have enemas for bowel evacuation."
B) "Medical management is delaying bowel action because it places pressure on the injury."
C) "Bowel function should return in approximately 3 days after the accident."
D) "We'll just have to wait and see if bowel action returns this week."
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