A Patient with a Hip Fracture Is Having Difficulty Defecating

A patient with a hip fracture is having difficulty defecating into a bedpan while lying in bed. Which action by the nurse will assist the patient in having a successful bowel movement?

A) Preparing to administer a barium enema
B) Withholding narcotic pain medication
C) Administering laxatives to the patient
D) Raising the head of the bed

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