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A 67-year-old patient tells the nurse, “I have problems with constipation now that I am older, so I use a suppository every morning.” The most appropriate nursing action at this time is to
a.   encourage the patient to drink at least 3000 ml of fluid a day.
b.   inform the patient that a daily bowel movement is not necessary.
c.   perform a focused nursing assessment to identify risk factors for constipation.
d.   suggest that the patient increase dietary intake of foods that are high in fiber.
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Thanks for assisting me on this Grinning Face
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Glad you found my input helpful. Please mark the topic solved, otherwise let me know if you need further clarification.
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