An elderly patient has come in to the clinic for her yearly physical. The patient tells the nurse that she is having difficulty with bowel movements. What intervention could the nurse suggest?
A) Stress reduction
B) Increasing caloric intake
C) Adequate privacy
D) Increasing intake of water
Ans: D
Feedback: Age-related changes, as well as additional risk factors such as disease and the effects of medications, can result in a negative impact on function. Constipation is a common problem in people who are aged. The nurse should assess the patient for frequent laxative and antacid use, which is associated with constipation. The patient should eat high-fiber foods, drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily, and establish regular bowel habits. Interventions the nurse would not suggest are stress reduction, eating more, or insuring adequate privacy.
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