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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Abnormal (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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