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Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform which assessment? Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform?

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Rationale: Assessing the frequency and consistency of bowel movements provides critical information about the client's bowel function, establishing a baseline to determine the need for a laxative and evaluate its effectiveness. This helps avoid overmedication or complications like diarrhea or fecal impaction, making it the most important assessment before administering a laxative.

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