Management of Constipation and Fecal Incontinence in Older Adults
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What is the first step in managing constipation according to the text?

  • Encouraging regular physical activity (correct)
  • Using bulking agents
  • Administering enemas
  • Increasing dietary fiber

    • What can be used when lifestyle measures and diet fail to manage constipation?

  • Probiotics
  • Enemas
  • Stool softeners
  • Bulking agents (correct)

    • What is the most common cause of fecal incontinence according to the text?

  • Increasing dietary fiber
  • Fecal impaction (correct)
  • Regular physical activity
  • Probiotics

    • What is emphasized when using nonpharmacological approaches to manage constipation?

    <p>Maintaining adequate hydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important in the pharmacological management of constipation according to the text?

    <p>Incorporating bulking agents and stool softeners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is fecal incontinence considered normal or abnormal according to the text?

    <p>Abnormal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for healthcare professionals to tactfully enquire about fecal incontinence?

    <p>To rule out new incontinence or overflow diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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