Author Question: A client tells the nurse that he takes laxatives every day but is still constipated. The nurse's ... (Read 85 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client tells the nurse that he takes laxatives every day but is still constipated. The nurse's response is based on:

A) Habitual laxative use is the most common cause of chronic constipation.
B) If laxatives are not effective, the client should begin to use enemas.
C) A laxative that works by a different method should be used.
D) Chronic constipation is nothing to be concerned about.

Question 2

A client has had frequent watery stools (diarrhea) for an extended period of time. The client also has decreased skin turgor and dark urine. Based on these data, which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate?

A) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements
B) Deficient Fluid Volume
C) Impaired Tissue Integrity
D) Impaired Urinary Elimination

joewallace · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Occasional use of laxatives is not harmful for most people, but they should not become dependent on them. Although many people do take laxatives because they believe they are constipated, most are unaware that habitual use of laxatives is the most common cause of chronic constipation.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Bowel elimination problems may also affect other areas of human functioning. For example, excessive diarrhea causes loss of body fluid, with resulting decreased skin turgor and concentrated urine. Deficient Fluid Volume is an appropriate nursing diagnosis based on the data.