A client tells the nurse that he takes laxatives every day but is still constipated. The nurse's response is based on:
A) Habitual laxative use is the most common cause of chronic constipation.
B) If laxatives are not effective, the client should begin to use enemas.
C) A laxative that works by a different method should be used.
D) Chronic constipation is nothing to be concerned about.
Ans: A
Occasional use of laxatives is not harmful for most people, but they should not become dependent on them. Although many people do take laxatives because they believe they are constipated, most are unaware that habitual use of laxatives is the most common cause of chronic constipation.
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