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A nurse is providing care for an elderly patient who is experiencing constipation.What action should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Incorporate more fluids and fiber into the patient's diet.
Rationale:
✔Increasing fluids and dietary fiber is a first-line, nonpharmacological intervention to treat constipation, especially in older adults.
✔Fiber adds bulk to the stool, while fluids help soften stool consistency and promote peristalsis.
✔This approach enhances bowel function naturally and prevents dependency on laxatives.
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