The nurse is caring for a client who has fecal incontinence.The symptoms include intermittent periods when small amounts of liquid stool are passed, followed by periods of severe constipation requiring the use of enemas to resolve.Which intervention should the nurse perform first?

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The first step in managing a client with symptoms of fecal incontinence, especially when there are intermittent periods of liquid stool passage followed by severe constipation, is to examine the client for fecal impaction. This condition can cause such symptoms and needs to be addressed before other interventions.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Fecal