A Patient Who Had a Myocardial Infarction 2 Days Earlier

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient who had a myocardial infarction 2 days earlier has been eating well, is ambulating with assistance, and is receiving antibiotics and morphine by intravenous (IV) drip.The patient complains of constipation this morning.What should the nurse assess as the probable cause of the constipation?

• A) Inadequate fluid intake
• B) Lack of exercise
• C) Administration of antibiotics
• D) Administration of an analgesic medication