16th February 2025

An 89-year-old woman with dementia presents with decreased oral intake over the last 2 days

An 89-year-old woman with dementia presents with decreased oral intake over the last 2 days. She has also not opened her bowels for 1 week. She is on senna and macrogol although it has been difficult to get her to take these consistently. On PR examination, she has a hard stool in the rectum. Which is the most appropriate management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.