The nurse prepares to exercise a digital removal of feces.To detect an untoward effect of this procedure,the nurse should assess the patient history for which condition?
A)Heart disease
B)Abdominal pain
C)Urinary infection
D)Diabetes mellitus

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Because of the potential to stimulate the vagus nerve,patients with a history of dysrhythmia or heart disease are at greater risk for changes in heart rhythm.Be sure to monitor the patient's pulse before and during the procedure.This procedure may be contraindicated in cardiac patients;if in doubt,verify with the physician.Symptoms of fecal impaction include constipation,rectal discomfort,anorexia,nausea,vomiting,abdominal pain,diarrhea (around the impacted stool),and urinary frequency.Abdominal pain by itself is not indicative of the need for extra caution.Symptoms of fecal impaction include urinary frequency,not infection.There is no correlation between the two.

The Nurse Prepares to Exercise a Digital Removal of Feces