A 73-year-old woman has scheduled an appointment with her nurse practitioner to discuss her recurrent constipation
The woman states that she experiences constipation despite the fact that she takes docusate on a daily basis and performs cleansing enemas several times weekly. How should the nurse best respond to this patient's statements?
A) "Because we become more prone to constipation as we age, you'll likely need to increase the number of stool softeners you take."
B) "I'll refer you to a specialist because it could be that you have a disease affecting your bowels or stomach."
C) "Taking too many laxatives can make your bowels dependent on them, making you more susceptible to constipation."
D) "Try using a different over-the-counter laxative and see that if you resolves your problem."
C
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