Asked by mariana arango on Sep 29, 2024
A terminally ill patient is experiencing constipation secondary to pain medication. Which is the best method for the nurse to improve the patient's constipation problem?
A) Contact the health care provider to discontinue pain medication.
B) Administer enemas twice daily for 7 days.
C) Massage the patient's abdomen.
D) Use a laxative.
Pain Medication
Drugs or substances specifically used to relieve pain.
Constipation
A condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty in passing stools, typically resulting from a slow down in the digestive tract.
- Determine and utilize relevant strategies for the physical and emotional wellbeing of terminally ill patients.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and utilize relevant strategies for the physical and emotional wellbeing of terminally ill patients.
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