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Which of the following measure(s) is /are included in the care plan of clients with fecal incontinence?I.Help with elimination after meals and every 2 to 3 hours.II.Provide good skin care after every elimination.III.Assist the nurse in the insertion of a suppository as ordered by the physician.IV.Apply of incontinence products.V.Eliminate foods that are gas-forming (cabbage, cauliflower, radish, beans, onions, and cucumbers).
  1. II and IV
  2. I, II, IV, and V
  3. All of the above.
  4. II only
Explanation
Answer: B - Fecal incontinence is the inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus. The client may need bowel training, help with elimination after meals and every 2 to 3 hours, incontinence products to keep garments and linens clean, good skin care, and avoidance of gas-forming foods.
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