An Older Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Having Laxative Dependency

question 19

Multiple Choice

An older patient has been diagnosed with having laxative dependency due to chronic laxative use.The nurse plans to educate the patient on nonpharmacologic measures to prevent constipation.What should the nurse's education plan include?

• A) Increase bed rest.
• B) Monthly exercise.
• C) Increase fluid intake to 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.
• D) Take only one laxative a week.

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