Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has a complete spinal cord injury about bowel and bladder management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,C,E
Rationale
Stool softeners, suprapubic or self-intermittent catheterization, and digital stimulation address common bowel and bladder dysfunctions in spinal cord injuries, preventing complications like constipation and urinary retention.