The 35-Year-Old Pregnant Client Is Concerned About Constipation

question 10

Multiple Choice

The 35-year-old pregnant client is concerned about constipation.When weighing the advantages and disadvantages of having a local anesthetic over a general anesthetic for a caesarian section,the nurse shares with the client that the local will cause less risk for constipation following surgery.The best reason that there is less constipation following this surgery is because:

• A) The client will not have to be allowed nothing by mouth (NPO)before surgery
• B) The client will be able to ambulate immediately following surgery
• C) The client will be able to eat following surgery
• D) Local or regional anesthetic often has little or no effect on bowel activity

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Definitions:

ACh

Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that is involved in muscle activation, memory, and learning.

Muscular Paralysis

The loss of muscle function in part of your body, which can be a complete or partial inability to move muscles.

Transmission

The process by which genetic information is passed on from one generation to another or the process by which nerve impulses are sent across a synapse.

Acupuncture

A form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine involving thin needles inserted into the body at specific points.