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An older patient has been diagnosed with having laxative dependency due to chronic laxative use. The nurse plans to educate the patient on nonpharmacologic measures to prevent constipation. What should the nurse's education plan include?
 
  a. Increase bed rest.
  b. Monthly exercise.
  c. Increase fluid intake to 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.
  d. Take only one laxative a week.

Question 2

An overweight 53-year-old patient complains of severe pain in his right big toe. He has never had any problem like this before. Aspiration of the joint reveals uric acid crystals. The doctor will probably order which medication?
 
  a. Salicylates
  b. NSAIDs
  c. Allopurinol
  d. Colchicine



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Nonpharmacologic interventions for treatment of constipation include increasing fluid intake to 6 to 8 glasses of water each day if permitted and tolerated and a regular exercise routine, such as a daily walk or active and passive exercise for bedridden patients.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Colchicine is a uricosuric agent used to treat acute gout attacks.




dakota nelson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


amandalm

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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