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Nurses' Notes
0800: Client reports abdominal pain that began the previous evening. Client is two weeks postoperative from a right knee replacement. Reports taking 3 to 4 hydrocodone tablets daily for postoperative pain. Has not had bowel movement in 4 days. Reports not drinking many fluids to avoid having "to get up and go to the bathroom so often because it hurts to walk."
0830: Client taken for abdominal x-ray. Partner reports that client has not been following physical therapist's exercise regimen of walking several times daily.
0915: Fecal mass of hard, dry stool removed digitally from client per provider's order.
1015: Provided teaching to client and partner about constipation and methods to avoid further impaction.

Diagnostic Results
0900:
Abdominal x-ray: Large amount of fecal material throughout the colon with rectal impaction. No evidence of small bowel obstruction.


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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has constipation. Which of the following information should the nurse include?(Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: C,D,E

Rationale: Including probiotic foods in the diet can help maintain a healthy gut flora, which is beneficial for digestion and preventing constipation. It is crucial to increase fluid intake, aiming for at least 1500 mL daily, to help soften the stool and support regular bowel movements. Increasing daily exercise, especially walking, can stimulate the muscles involved in the digestive process and help prevent constipation.

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