To promote bowel evacuation in a patient with irregular bowel elimination, the nurse teaches the patient that the effects of the gastrocolic and duodenocolic reflexes can facilitate bowel elimination if the patient attempts defecation

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These reflexes are most active after the first daily meal. Arising in the morning, the anticipation of eating, and physical exercise do not stimulate these reflexes.

To Promote Bowel Evacuation in a Patient with Irregular Bowel