The Nurse Is Collecting Data from a Newly Admitted Patient

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is collecting data from a newly admitted patient.Which finding should the nurse identify as a risk factor for constipation?

• A) The patient does not like milk or milk products.
• B) The patient has had hemorrhoids for the past 5 years.
• C) The patient had part of the stomach removed 10 years ago because of ulcers.
• D) The patient has a history of breast cancer treated with chemotherapy 3 years ago.

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