The Nurse Is Reviewing Information About Four Clients Who Are

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing information about four clients who are coming in to the office today due to concerns about bowel elimination. Which of these clients is most likely to have a daily stool softener added to their treatment regimen?

• A)A 3-month-old client who is exclusively breastfed
• B)A 43-year-old client who takes opioid medication for chronic pain
• C)A 92-year-old client who experiences frequent leakage of feces from the anus
• D)A 28-year-old client who is anemic and has blood in the stool

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