A Client in the Emergency Department Reports Extreme Dry Mouth,constipation,and

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client in the emergency department reports extreme dry mouth,constipation,and an inability to void.The client's history includes incontinence.Which question by the nurse is most important?

• A) "Are you drinking plenty of water?"
• B) "Do you take anticholinergic medication?"
• C) "Have you tried laxatives or enemas?"
• D) "Has this type of thing ever happened before?"

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