A Patient States, "Sometimes I Have Trouble with Constipation and Have

question 37

Multiple Choice

A patient states, "Sometimes I have trouble with constipation and have to take a laxative." Discussing ways to help avoid constipation, the nurse replies, "Because an individual commonly gets the urge to have a bowel movement about 30 minutes after eating, it is important to

• A) Not ignore the defecation reflex."
• B) Not skip meals when having a bowel movement."
• C) Decrease fluids when you increase the amount of fiber in your meal."
• D) Notify your physician if you do not experience that urge after every meal."

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