A Terminally Ill Patient Is Experiencing Constipation Secondary to Pain

question 9

Multiple Choice

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

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

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