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fecal impaction

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Noun1.fecal impactionfecal impaction - accumulation of hardened feces in the rectum or lower colon which the person cannot move
constipation, irregularity - irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis


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As staff at most nursing facilities are aware, the occurrence of a resident having a fecal impaction is considered a sentinel event by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Handling constipation and fecal impaction by Williams, Linda / Nursing Homes
Another recalled a situation where a nurse mistakenly referred to constipation as a fecal impaction.
Is process hurtful or helpful? by OLSON, JANICE K. / Contemporary Long Term Care
This condition, called fecal impaction, occurs most often in children and older adults.
Constipation by Pamphlet by: National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
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