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What can i do for impacted bowel on a hospice patient?
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Enema: Usually severe constipation that is refractory to colase or other rx stool softeners may benefit from several enemas.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Discuss : Would discuss situation with the hospice nurse or doctor. They know the situation and can best advise you.
Answered 3/18/2013
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