The nurse is obtaining data from an older adult client who is being seen in the clinic for a checkup. The client informs the nurse that he is taking a daily dose of Epsom salts to have a daily bowel movement
What priority intervention should the nurse anticipate doing to detect the changes that can occur from prolonged use? A) Obtaining an ECG
B) Obtaining blood for a complete blood count
C) Listening to the patient's bowel sounds
D) Administering an oil retention enema
A
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Magnesium products may cause ECG changes with prolonged use. The nurse should perform an ECG and compare it to the last one performed. A CBC would not establish a specific problem for the overuse of magnesium products, nor would listening to bowel sounds. Administering an oil retention enema would not be indicated at this time because the patient is not complaining of constipation and may overstimulate peristalsis.
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