Samuel Jack, 67 Years Old, Is Complaining of Difficulty Passing

Multiple Choice

Samuel Jack, 67 years old, is complaining of difficulty passing stools for several days. Upon changing his soiled diaper, you noticed an accumulation of hardened, putty-like fecal mass at the rectum. You need to report to the nurse that Mr. Jack has:

A) Obstipation
B) Constipation
C) Tympanites
D) Fecal impaction