You Report to the Nurse That a Resident Is Complaining

question 65

Multiple Choice

You report to the nurse that a resident is complaining of constipation.The nurse holds a care conference to discuss the person's care plan.The following measures are discussed.Which will relieve constipation?

• A) Increasing the person's milk intake
• B) Encouraging the person to lie down more
• C) Offering the person tea and prune juice at breakfast
• D) Doing a digital rectal examination

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