A patient states, "Sometimes I have trouble with constipation and have to take a laxative." Discussing ways to help avoid constipation, the nurse replies,
"Because an individual commonly gets the urge to have a bowel movement about 30 minutes after eating, it is important to
1. Not ignore the defecation reflex."
2. Not skip meals when having a bowel movement."
3. Decrease fluids when you increase the amount of fiber in your meal."
4. Notify your physician if you do not experience that urge after every meal."
ANS: 1
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