A 76-yr-old patient with obstipation has a fecal impaction and is incontinent of liquid stool. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Administer bulk-forming laxatives.
B) Assist the patient to sit on the toilet.
C) Manually remove the impacted stool.
D) Increase the patient's oral fluid intake.
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