A Nurse Is Conducting a Health History Interview for a Woman

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse is conducting a health history interview for a woman at an assisted-living facility. The woman says, "I have been so constipated lately." How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Do you have a family history of chest problems?"
• B) "Why don't you use a laxative every night?"
• C) "Do you take anything to help your constipation?"
• D) "Everyone who ages has bowel problems."

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