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A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Nursing

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A nurse is caring for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Constipation related to slowed gastrointestinal motility secondary to pain medications. Which outcome is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?


A) Patient will have one soft, formed bowel movement by end of shift.
B) Patient will walk unassisted to bathroom by the end of shift.
C) Patient will be offered laxatives or stool softeners this shift.
D) Patient will not take any pain medications this shift.

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