A patient who is disoriented, debilitated, and/or elderly may be unable to drink an adequate amount of fluids to prevent dehydration, thus increasing the risk for constipation. To help prevent constipation, a nurse will
1. Call the physician and get an order for intravenous (IV) therapy.
2. Call a family member and ask if someone can stay with the patient and offer fluids.
3. Enlist the help of the nurse aide or unlicensed assistive personnel to offer sips of fluids every 20 minutes.
4. Force an extra glass of fluid on the patient with meals.
Question 2
An adult patient has orders for an enema. A nurse will
1. Warm the water to a temperature between 115F and 125F.
2. Insert the tip of the enema tube approximately 3 to 4 inches into the rectum.
3. Give the enema to the patient while he or she sits on the toilet.
4. Have the patient lie on the right side to facilitate the instillation of water.
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