The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Chronic Constipation

question 36

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic constipation.Which findings in the client's health history could be the cause of the current constipation? Select all that apply.

• A) Bed rest
• B) High-fiber foods
• C) Low-fiber foods
• D) Chronic laxative use
• E) Depression

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Definitions:

Diagnosis-Related Group

A system of classification for hospital cases used to determine payment levels for healthcare services based on the diagnosis, type of treatment, and other factors.

Fixed Payment

Regular, set amounts of money paid or received at specified intervals, such as monthly rent or car loan payments.

Outpatient Basis

Medical treatment or procedures that do not require an overnight stay in a hospital or medical facility.

Infant Mortality Rates

The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given year.