10 Neutropenic Precautions
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Neutropenic Precaution #3: Prevent Constipation
Passing stools is hardly a pleasant experience but it does usually go quite smoothly. Our movements will usually pass with little problem and after a quick clean up, we can go back to what we were doing. It doesn’t always go as smoothly as it should, though, and constipation is a real problem for some.
Constipation causes stools to remain inside for longer and during this time they can grow larger and become harder. This causes problems when it eventually comes to passing the stool and tears can occur in the rectum. This opens a wound where bacteria can get in, in an area where bacteria are plentiful.
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