Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Constipation is one of the most frequent complaints of elders. When assessing this problem, which action should be the nurse's priority?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
obtain a health and dietary history. Initially, the nurse should obtain information about the chronicity of and details about constipation, recent changes in bowel habits, physical and emotional health, medications, activity pattern, and food and fluid history. This information may suggest causes as well as an appropriate, safe treatment plan.