The mother of a 9-month-old child reports that the child has a bowel movement only every 2 or 3 days and that the stool is small and hard, "like marbles." What does the nurse recommend as starting treatment for this problem?
a. Use castor oil every 3 days
b. Increase the child's fluid intake
c. Ensure that the child gets adequate exercise
d. Mix a bulk-forming laxative in with the child's cereal
B
The most common cause of constipation in children of this age group is insufficient fluid intake. A 9-month-old does not ask for fluids and is dependent on others to provide them. Increasing fluids is the action least likely to cause problems in this situation, as long as the intake does not exceed 2 L per day.
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