Which complaint by the 80-year-old resident would indicate a need for the nurse to complete a focused bowel assessment on the resident?
A) The inability to have a bowel movement every day
B) Feeling pressure and fullness in the rectum but is unable to defecate
C) Having had one loose stool after breakfast
D) Ingestion and flatulence

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Feeling pressure and fullness in the rectum but being unable to defecate indicates a possible issue with bowel function and warrants a focused bowel assessment by the nurse to determine the cause and appropriate interventions. The other complaints, while concerning, do not necessarily indicate a need for a bowel assessment.

Which Complaint by the 80-Year-Old Resident Would Indicate a Need