Practice Question
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports constipation. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Eat raw vegetables.
Rationale:
🔹Raw vegetables are high in dietary fiber, which adds bulk to the stool and promotes peristalsis, helping alleviate constipation.
🔹This is especially important for older adults who often have decreased gastrointestinal motility.
🔹Limiting fluids or reducing activity would worsen constipation, and bearing down increases the risk of complications such as hemorrhoids or vasovagal syncope.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4