Constipation

Question 1

what are s/s of constipation

Answer 1

stool hard and dry

Question 2

what causes constipation

Answer 2

drugs
immobility
dehydration
location

Question 3

what are diagnostic tests for constipation

Answer 3

x-ray
barium enema

Question 4

what are interventions and teachings for constipation

Answer 4

hydration
proper nutrition
getting moving
exercise
education about pain meds
take stool softner along with pain meds in hospital and @ home

Question 5

what meds will constipation pts take

Answer 5

stool softener

Question 6

when taking stool softener, what should pt drink a lot of

Answer 6

water