A patient is on strict bedrest for 5 days. During this time, she has not had a bowel movement, although she normally passes stool daily
She describes feeling bloated and uncomfortable. A nursing diagnosis that would best address a patient who is on bed rest is Constipation related to:
a. Change in previous pattern
b. Immobility
c. Dietary intake
d. Change in environment
ANS: B
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