A Patient Reports Having Three to Four Stools,which Are Sometimes

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient reports having three to four stools,which are sometimes hard,per week.The nurse will perform which action?

• A) Recommend increased fluids and dietary fiber.
• B) Request an order for a laxative as needed.
• C) Request an order for a stool softener.
• D) Suggest discussing chronic constipation with the provider.

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Definitions:

Line-Angle Structure

A simplified diagrammatic representation of chemical structures where the ends and bends of lines represent carbon atoms.

Condensed Formulas

A method of writing a formula for organic molecules in a linear form that shows the arrangement of atoms without displaying bonds.

Line-Angle Structure

A simplified way to draw organic molecules where lines represent bonds and the ends of lines or intersections represent carbon atoms.

Line-Angle Formula

A simplified chemical drawing that uses lines to represent bonds between atoms, omitting the symbols for carbon and hydrogen atoms.