The client complains to the nurse about being constipated. The nurse observes that the client has hard, dry stool. The nurse recognizes that several factors can contribute to constipation
Which factor most frequently contributes to a client's chronic constipation? A) Insufficient exercise
B) Some type of medications, such as morphine
C) Occurs after surgery as a result of anesthesia and drying agents
D) Ignores the impulse to empty the rectum on a regular basis
D
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Chronic constipation most often occurs if a person ignores the impulse to empty the rectum on a regular basis. Constipation can also result if the person has not taken enough fluids or has not had sufficient exercise to stimulate peristalsis. Constipation can also result from some types of medications, such as morphine, or drugs to lower bladder motility, or can occur after surgery, as a result of immobility, anesthesia, and drying agents.
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