A client presents with acute constipation for the second time in two months. The physician orders a diagnostic barium enema. Based on the testing order, the nurse understands that the client's condition is likely associated with:
A)rectal muscle contractions.
B)completeness of bowel elimination.
C)the efficiency with which the food moves through the gastrointestinal tract.
D)the structure of the bowel or the presence of tumors or diverticula.

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A)A barium enema is used to identify bowel structure, tumors, or diverticula; thus, the nurse understands that one of these is likely a causative factor in the client's condition. A defecography is used to assess rectal muscle contractions. An anorectal manometry is used to assess the completeness of bowel elimination. A colorectal transit study is used to determine how efficiently food moves through the gastrointestinal tract.
B)A barium enema is used to identify bowel structure, tumors, or diverticula; thus, the nurse understands that one of these is likely a causative factor in the client's condition. A defecography is used to assess rectal muscle contractions. An anorectal manometry is used to assess the completeness of bowel elimination. A colorectal transit study is used to determine how efficiently food moves through the gastrointestinal tract.
C)A barium enema is used to identify bowel structure, tumors, or diverticula; thus, the nurse understands that one of these is likely a causative factor in the client's condition. A defecography is used to assess rectal muscle contractions. An anorectal manometry is used to assess the completeness of bowel elimination. A colorectal transit study is used to determine how efficiently food moves through the gastrointestinal tract.
D)A barium enema is used to identify bowel structure, tumors, or diverticula; thus, the nurse understands that one of these is likely a causative factor in the client's condition. A defecography is used to assess rectal muscle contractions. An anorectal manometry is used to assess the completeness of bowel elimination. A colorectal transit study is used to determine how efficiently food moves through the gastrointestinal tract.

A Client Presents with Acute Constipation for the Second Time