The client takes a stool softener on a regular basis and now reports a change in bowel patterns. Which assessment finding is the priority for the nurse to discuss with the physician?
1. Stools that are smaller in size
2. An increase in bowel frequency
3. A decrease in bowel frequency
4. Cramping with each stool passed
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Rationale 1: Stools that are smaller in size are a concern but are not the priority concern.
Rationale 2: An increase in bowel frequency does not need to be reported at this time.
Rationale 3: A decrease in bowel frequency does not need to be reported at this time.
Rationale 4: Cramping could indicate a serious condition that should be reported to the physician.
Global Rationale: Cramping could indicate a serious condition that should be reported to the physician. Stools that are smaller in size are a concern but are not the priority concern. Changes in bowel frequency does not need to be reported at this time.
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