Question

When dry, hard stool fills the rectum and will not pass, it is called a. incontinence b. impaction c. atrophy d. edema

Answer 1

When dry, hard stool fills the rectum and will not pass, it is called:

b. impaction

Impaction refers to the condition where stool becomes impacted or lodged in the rectum, making it difficult or impossible to pass. It can lead to severe constipation and discomfort.