When Implementing Nursing Care for a Client Suffering from Chronic

question 50

Multiple Choice

When implementing nursing care for a client suffering from chronic constipation, what should the nurse instruct the client and family about laxative use?

• A) A side effect of stool softeners is abdominal cramping.
• B) Dependence on laxatives can cause constipation.
• C) Stool softeners are appropriately used to treat constipation.
• D) Laxatives are never harmful because they are available over the counter and should be used anytime the client feels the need to have a bowel movement.

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Definitions:

Encourage Dependence

The act of fostering reliance by someone on something or someone else, potentially inhibiting their autonomy and self-sufficiency.

Gross Motor Development

The progression of physical abilities involving large muscle movements, such as walking, running, and jumping.

Fine Motor Development

The development of the ability to control small muscles, leading to skills like writing, buttoning, and picking up small objects.

Small Motor Coordination

The ability to control and coordinate fine muscle movements, typically in the fingers and hands, for tasks requiring precision.