A Patient Is on Strict Bedrest for 5 Days

A patient is on strict bedrest for 5 days.During this time,she has not had a bowel movement,although she normally passes stool daily.She describes feeling bloated and uncomfortable.A nursing diagnosis that would best address a patient who is on bed rest is Constipation related to:

A) Change in previous pattern
B) Immobility
C) Dietary intake
D) Change in environment

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