On which principle should a nurse base client teaching when planning to assist a client to reestablish a regular pattern of defecation?a. Sedentary activities produce muscle atony.b. Increased fluid promotes ease of evacuation. c. Peristalsis is initiated by the gastrocolic reflex.d. Increased potassium is needed for normal neuromuscular irritability.

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1. On which principle should a nurse base client teaching when planning to assist a client to reestablish a regular pattern of defecation?

a. Sedentary activities produce muscle atony.

b. Increased fluid promotes ease of evacuation.

c. Peristalsis is initiated by the gastrocolic reflex.

d. Increased potassium is needed for normal neuromuscular irritability.