Question

An older client reports having to strain to have a bowel movement and describes the movements as small and very hard stools. which action should the nurse take first?

Answer 1

The elderly client is suffering from constipation due to which the nurse should review the patient’s past medical and surgical history first.

You may experience constipation if you have less than three bowel movements per week, stools that are hard, dry, or lumpy, stools that are unpleasant or difficult to pass, or stools that leave you with the impression that some stool is still in your system. Usually, you can take action to avoid or treat constipation.

Passing less than three stools per week, having lumpy or hard stools, and straining to go to the bathroom are some indications of constipation.

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