protrend

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1. CNA doing Rectal Stimulation for Fecal Evacuation?

   protrend replied to protrend's topic in General Nursing

   Would training from another CNA be adequate on this procedure, or should it come from a nurse.

2. CNA doing Rectal Stimulation for Fecal Evacuation?

   protrend replied to protrend's topic in General Nursing

   One thing to add is it seems to take about 4-5 attempts to clear the bowel fully, can this cause damage?

3. CNA doing Rectal Stimulation for Fecal Evacuation?

   protrend posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I work at an assisted living home and one of the patients needs rectal stimulation with a finger to induce evacuation of his fecal matter. This patient is paralyzed so he cannot do this himself. Question is should a CNA do this, we don't have ...