During a health interview an older client states that issues with ...

[schs14]

During a health interview an older client states that issues with constipation have been going on for years and has just accepted it as an expected part of aging. What should be the review with the client about this health problem?
 
  (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Dietary changes can help with constipation.
  2. Changes in activity can help with constipation.
  3. Most older clients learn to live with constipation.
  4. There isn't much to be done to help with constipation.
  5. Reducing the intake of fluids and fruits helps with constipation.

Question 2

The nurse is gathering data on a client and records the skin as being dry. The nurse is gathering:
 
  1. subjective data.
  2. data from the health history.
  3. objective information.
  4. risk factors.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 2

1. Constipation results from diet, not aging.
2. Constipation results from inactivity, not aging.
3. Most older clients do not have to learn to live with constipation.
4. Changes in diet and activity can help with constipation.
5. Reducing the intake of fluids and fruit will make constipation worse.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Subjective data are information the client gives to the nurse such as intensity of pain.
2. A health history involves subjective data from the client.
3. Objective health data are information the nurse gathers during assessment.
4. Risk factors are a determination the nurse makes once the comprehensive assessment is completed.

[schs14]

Correct answers!

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