A nurse is caring for a constipated client who has abdominal distention. Which of the following is another sign accompanying constipation?
A) Severe dehydration
B) Severe headache
C) Urinary incontinence
D) Oozing liquid stool
D
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A client with constipation can have other accompanying signs or symptoms including changes in stool characteristics such as oozing liquid stool or hard small stool. Urinary incontinence is not indicative of constipation. Severe headache is not a symptom associated with constipation. Dehydration is not associated with constipation but is a symptom of diarrhea.
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