Mrs.Smith asks the nurse why it is more difficult to use a bedpan for defecating than sitting on the toilet.Which of the following is the best response?

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Sitting on the toilet increases the downward pressure on the rectum, which can help facilitate bowel movements. Using a bedpan can be more difficult as it requires the person to hold themselves up and position themselves in a way that may not be as conducive to defecation.

MrsSmith Asks the Nurse Why It Is More Difficult to Use