A Patient Is Admitted for Constipation

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted for constipation.When planning care for this patient,the nurse recognizes that which interventions would help control constipation? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Increases in activity level
• B)Elimination of laxative use
• C)Decreased dietary fiber
• D)Increased fluids
• E)Timely response to urge to move bowels

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