The nurse is contributing to a patient's plan of care. For which of the following patients would the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Constipation be most appropriate?
a. A 37-year-old taking NSAIDs for bursitis
b. A 59-year-old taking narcotics for chronic pain control
c. A 74-year-old taking antibiotics for a urinary tract infection
d. A 67-year-old taking anticoagulant therapy for a history of deep vein thrombosis
ANS: B
Medications such as narcotics, tranquilizers, and antacids with aluminum decrease motility of the large intestine and may contribute to constipation.
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