The Daughter of a Dependent Older Client Reports to the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

The daughter of a dependent older client reports to the nurse that her mother requires regular soapsuds enemas to manage her chronic constipation.The nurse responds that:

• A)an alternative management technique should be discussed.
• B)enemas are generally the most effective interventions for the older adult.
• C)chronic constipation is best managed with oral medications.
• D)her mother's diet is the most likely cause of the constipation.

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal balance monthly, affecting future interest accrual.

Payment Stream

A series of two or more payments required by a single transaction or contract.

Obligation

A legal or moral duty to do something or pay something, often within the context of contracts and agreements.

Compounded Semi-Annually

Involves calculating the addition of interest to the principal sum of a loan or deposit on a half-yearly basis, incrementally increasing the amount earned or owed.