Asked by Sercan Y?ld?r?m on Jun 01, 2024

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A patient is admitted for constipation.When planning care for this patient,the nurse recognizes that which interventions would help control constipation? (Select all that apply. )

A) Increases in activity level
B) Elimination of laxative use
C) Decreased dietary fiber
D) Increased fluids
E) Timely response to urge to move bowels

Laxative Use

The consumption or usage of substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements to alleviate constipation.

Dietary Fiber

Indigestible parts of plant foods that aid in maintaining a healthy digestive system, contributing to bowel regularity and health.

Activity Level

A measure of the physical and sometimes psychological engagement in actions or tasks, often assessed in health, fitness, and rehabilitation contexts to determine functional capacity or improve wellbeing.

  • Understand the concepts of bowel movement patterns and their deviations from normal patterns.
  • Analyze the success of various methods for managing bowel health.
  • Understand the significance of timely response to bowel movements and the risks associated with ignoring such urges.
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Ashlynn WalkerJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,D,E
Explanation :
Changes in lifestyle that will be helpful to eliminate constipation cycles include increased dietary fiber,increased fluids,moderate exercise,and elimination of laxative use.It is also important to encourage patients to respond to the urge to move bowels when the urge first occurs,since delay may promote constipation.