Margaret Leland Is Retired and 76 Years Old and Lives

question 19

Multiple Choice

Margaret Leland is retired and 76 years old and lives alone. Her only daughter lives two hours away. She has a past medical history of heart attack, smoking for 20 years, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. She complains of decreased appetite and disinterest in food.
-Ms.Leland is discharged from the hospital and returns to her doctor due to constipation for greater than 3 days.Which of the following is likely contributing to her change in bowl pattern?

• A)Decreased activity
• B)Diuretic usage
• C)Decreased intake of diet and liquids
• D)All of the above
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Tissue Fluid

Also known as interstitial fluid, it is the fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing them with nutrients and a means to remove waste.

Plasma Proteins

Proteins found in blood plasma that play roles in clotting, transport, and immune response.

Thoracic Duct

The largest lymphatic vessel in the human body, which transports lymph from the lymphatic system into the bloodstream, particularly from the lower body and left upper body.