A Patient on Strict Bedrest for 5 Days Has Not

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient on strict bedrest for 5 days has not had a bowel movement although normally this occurs every day.When determining the nursing diagnosis,what would be causing this patient's constipation?

• A) Change in previous pattern
• B) Immobility
• C) Dietary intake
• D) Change in environment

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