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An 83-year-old client has been hospitalized following a fall in his home. He has developed a possible fecal impaction. Which of the following assessment findings would be most indicative of a fecal impaction?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Liquid stool can pass around an impaction, making it a key indicator. The other findings are not specific to fecal impaction.