The nurse is developing a bowel-retraining plan for a client with multiple sclerosis. Which measure is likely to be least helpful to the client:
A. Elevating the toilet seat for easy access
B. Limiting fluid intake to 1000 mL per day
C. Establishing a regular schedule for toileting
D. Providing a high-roughage diet
Correct Answer: B. Limiting fluid intake to 1000 mL per day
Option B: Bowel retraining plan is a behavioral program that helps people with chronic constipation or bowel loss control such as in multiple sclerosis. The program includes increasing fluid intake to at least 6 to 8 glasses of water, fiber therapy, and kegel exercise.
Options A, B, and C: These measures would help the client to have a bowel movement.