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GRCC PN132 test1
GRCC PN132 Fecal incontinence
Question | Answer |
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Loss of voluntary control of defecation, is an infrequent but distressing problem | Fecal incontinence |
physiologic, psychological factors as well as age related changes | Factors that may contribute to fecal incontinece. |
Factors that interfere with sensory or motor control of the rectum and anal sphincters | Spinal cord injury or disease may cause fecal incontinence. |
Diarhhea, stool impaction, pelvic floor relaxation or loss of spincter tone, tumors | Selected causes of fecal incontinence. |
Local trauma (obstetric tears, anorectal injury or surgery) | Selected causes of fecal incontinence. |
Spinal cord injury, head injury, stroke | Selected causes of fecal incontinence. |
Degenerative neurological disease, diabetic neuropathy, depression or dementia | Selected causes of fecal incontinence. |
Glycerin suppository | may be inserted 15-20 minutes before place pt on toilet. |
Establish regular time of day for elimination | Usually 15-30 min after breakfast |