Fecal impaction is:
A) Passage of a hard,dry stool
B) Frequent passage of liquid stools
C) Prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum
D) Inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus

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Fecal impaction refers to the prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum, which can cause severe constipation and difficulty passing stool. A hard, dry stool is a symptom of constipation, but it alone does not necessarily indicate fecal impaction. Frequent passage of liquid stools is more indicative of diarrhea or another bowel disorder, and inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus is indicative of a fecal incontinence or an anal sphincter dysfunction.

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