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craiczarry

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further instruction regarding prevention of constipation?
 
  a. I eat bran flakes or oatmeal every day to add bulk to my diet.
  b. Since I started eating three servings of fruit a day, I haven't been constipated.
  c. I'm never constipated. I take a gentle laxative every night.
  d. My daily walks have kept my bowels working regularly.

Question 2

Which patient would be most at risk for constipation?
 
  a. Patient taking antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection
  b. Patient taking hormones for postmenopausal symptoms
  c. Patient iron supplements for anemia
  d. Patient taking nonsteroidal inhalants for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)


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carlsona147

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Long-term laxative use may cause the body to become so dependent on laxatives that the patient is unable to have a normal elimination pattern without medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Iron supplements increase the risk of constipation.


craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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Wow, this really help

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