An older adult client who is wheelchair bound following a cerebrovascular accident is being assessed by the nurse. The nurse notes the client has seepage of stool from the anus. The nurse knows this is indicative of:

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The nurse should suspect a fecal impaction when there is a history of absence of a regular bowel movement for several days (3 to 5 days or more), followed by the passage of liquid or semi-liquid stool.

An Older Adult Client Who Is Wheelchair Bound Following a Cerebrovascular