The elderly client comes to the clinic reporting gastrointestinal problems, including frequent constipation and indigestion, but denies any recent weight loss. The nurse initially recognizes that these symptoms
1. indicate a concern and could be caused by cancer.
2. indicate the need for an upper and lower GI x-ray series.
3. could be related to normal changes in muscle tone and activity.
4. are probably indicative of a gastric ulcer or colitis.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: It would be premature, as well as outside the scope of nursing practice, for the nurse to consider any other pathology.
Rationale 2: With the normal aging process, there is a decrease in muscle tone, digestive juices, and intestinal activity. These together may lead to indigestion and constipation in the older adult. It would be premature, as well as outside the scope of nursing practice, for the nurse to tell the client that there is a need for invasive testing.
Rationale 3: With the normal aging process, there is a decrease in muscle tone, digestive juices, and intestinal activity. These together may lead to indigestion and constipation in the older adult.
Rationale 4: It would be premature, as well as outside the scope of nursing practice, for the nurse to consider any other pathology.
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