The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Been

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been unable to have a bowel movement for the last 4 days after taking prescribed narcotic pain medication.Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this patient?

• A) Risk for constipation related to irregular defecation habits
• B) Perceived constipation related to expectation of daily bowel movements
• C) Constipation related to side effects of pain medication
• D) Impaired bowel elimination related to abdominal muscle weakness

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