Answer to Question 1
Answer: C
The nurse should first carefully evaluate the client's concern and question the person as to what is meant by constipation. Determining the client's normal frequency of bowel movement, consistency of stool, and effort in passing stool is important before deciding to act. The other suggestions-achieving adequate fluid intake, exercising, including fiber in the diet, and using a laxative (and possibly an enema)-may be appropriate once the nurse has adequately assessed the client's concern of constipation
Answer to Question 2
Answer: D
A client who is diagnosed with urinary incontinence secondary to a urinary tract infection will require specific education. The client who states that he or she will hold their urine while in public to decrease the risk of another infection requires more education. Urinary retention is a contributing factor to urinary tract infections. The other statements are appropriate and indicate appropriate understanding of the information presented.