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

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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.
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