A Patient Reports Taking an Over-The-Counter Laxative for Constipation Daily

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient reports taking an over-the-counter laxative for constipation daily for the past 3 weeks.What is the nurse's best action?

• A) Remind the patient about the importance of adequate fluid intake and exercise to prevent constipation.
• B) Instruct the patient that these drugs should not be used for more than a week without consulting the prescriber.
• C) Ask the patient about usual fluid intake, urinary and bowel habits, and have the patient describe the nature of stools.
• D) Contact the prescriber about an order for a stronger laxative because the one the patient is taking is not working.

Understand Freud's theory of psychosexual stages and their associated themes.

Analyze the procedures and purpose of psychoanalytic therapy according to Freud.

Examine the efficacy of psychoanalytic therapy through research findings.

Identify and describe the key ideas of psychoanalysis.

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Definitions:

Range Of Motion

The comprehensive limit of motion attainable by a joint, usually defined by the extent of its extension and flexion.

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A condition of physical wellness and overall health obtained by consistent exercise, appropriate nourishment, and sufficient sleep.

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The lowest level of effort or force required to begin to produce a desired effect or outcome, often used in the context of physical activity or exercise.

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Physical activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature. It improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in delivering oxygen to the body.