A nurse is preparing a discharge note for an elderly client with constipation. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse write in the client's discharge note to facilitate healthy bowel elimination habits?
A) Drink 8 to 10 glasses of liquid daily.
B) Limit physical activity in the early morning.
C) Use laxatives and enemas regularly.
D) Eat several small meals each day rather than three large meals.
A
Feedback:
The nurse should suggest the client drink 8 to 10 glasses of liquid daily for good bowel elimination. Laxatives and enemas can be habit-forming. It is unnecessary to limit physical activity or eat several meals each day.
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