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Fecal Impaction : Treatments

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Treating a fecal impaction involves removing the impacted stool, and taking measures to prevent constipation and future fecal impactions.Medications may be used to prevent another fecal impaction. Stool softeners such as docusate may be recommende...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 24, 2009
After the disimpaction is completed, it may be necessary to administer an enema or give a suppository to complete the stool removal. The most important aspect of care is the prevention of the reoccurrence of problems with elimination.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
An enema administration is performed using a flexible plastic rectal tube with several large holes in the tip. This is connected to the tubing from a solution bag or container.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
An enema is a procedure wherein liquid is infused into the rectum via a tube either for treatment or to diagnose a condition.To remove feces when an individual is constipated or impacted.To infuse oil into the rectum to help soften feces when the ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
An enema is the insertion of a solution into the rectum and lower intestine.to remove feces when an individual is constipated or impacted,.to remove feces and cleanse the rectum in preparation for an examination,.to remove feces prior to a surgica...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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