A patient who is taking psychotropic medication is experiencing constipation. Which intervention would the nurse plan for the patient?
a. Drinking six to eight glasses of water daily and eating green vegetables and bran
b. Drinking 10 to 12 glasses of water daily and eating a serving of beef liver weekly
c. Taking a laxative and stool softener daily in addition to eating prunes and dates
d. Using a retention enema weekly and adding bran and vegetables in the daily diet
A
Constipation, an anticholinergic side effect, is alleviated by drinking six to eight glasses of water and eating bran and green vegetables daily. Prunes and raisins are especially helpful. If the side effect continues, the patient should notify the health care provider and use a laxative only when medically advised to do so.
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