A Terminally Ill Patient Is Experiencing Constipation Secondary to Pain

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Multiple Choice

A terminally ill patient is experiencing constipation secondary to pain medication. Which is the best method for the nurse to improve the patient's constipation problem?

• A) Contact the health care provider to discontinue pain medication.
• B) Administer enemas twice daily for 7 days.
• C) Massage the patient's abdomen.
• D) Use a laxative.

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Comprehend different types of variances, including cost, sales, and volume variances.

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