A Patient Reports Feeling Constipated

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient reports feeling constipated. When assessing this patient, how often should the patient report bowel movements to be considered within the normal range?

• A)Once a day
• B)Once every 2 days
• C)Once a week
• D)Once every 2 weeks

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