Author Question: Which are symptoms of constipation? (Select all that apply.) a. Having less than one bowel ... (Read 64 times)

awywial · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which are symptoms of constipation? (Select all that apply.)

a. Having less than one bowel movement a day
b. Stools that are harder than normal
c. Sudden increase in frequency of bowel movements
d. Bowels that feel full after a bowel movement
e. Sensation of feeling bloated

Question 2

A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patient taking highly active antiretroviral therapy informs the nurse she is now pregnant. What advice regarding drug therapy does the nurse give this patient?

a. Stop taking these drugs for your entire pregnancy.
b. Stop taking these drugs for the first trimester and start again for the second and third trimesters.
c. Continue to take these drugs throughout your pregnancy exactly as they have been prescribed.
d. It will be necessary to double your dosages of these drugs to ensure your unborn baby is adequately protected.

dudman123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, D, E
Signs and symptoms of constipation include fewer than three bowel movements a week, a sud-den decrease in the frequency of bowel movements, stools that are harder than normal, bowels that still feel full after a bowel movement, and feeling bloated.

Answer to Question 2

C
Antiretroviral drugs for HAART are recommended to be taken by pregnant women who are known to be HIV positive because the virus can cross the placenta and infect the fetus. These drugs, when taken as prescribed, can reduce the chances of fetal infection from about 30 to about 8. Dosages are based on the woman's viral load, not on weight or pregnancy status.