Asked by Trashawn Britt on May 16, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been unable to have a bowel movement for the last 4 days after taking prescribed narcotic pain medication.Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this patient?
A) Risk for constipation related to irregular defecation habits
B) Perceived constipation related to expectation of daily bowel movements
C) Constipation related to side effects of pain medication
D) Impaired bowel elimination related to abdominal muscle weakness
Constipation
A condition marked by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stool, often resulting in discomfort.
Narcotic Pain Medication
Drugs derived from opium or synthetic opiates, used primarily to reduce or alleviate pain.
Bowel Movement
The process of excreting waste from the digestive tract through the rectum and anus, an essential function for digestive health.
- Determine relevant nursing diagnoses based on the analysis of assessment data.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine relevant nursing diagnoses based on the analysis of assessment data.
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