A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipatio

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A) Medicate for pain around the clock.

B) Restrict foods high in fiber.

C) Avoid the use of stool softeners.

D) Encourage fluid intake of 2,500-3,000 ml each day.

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Specializes in Psychiatry, Forensics, Addictions.

what are you asking?

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A client with chronic pain from herniated intervertebral disks is experiencing constipation. What interventions would be appropriate for this client?

(Sorry about that, I didn't realize it cut off)

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"Could you help me with this please?" would have gone a long way

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Specializes in MICU.

Nursing intervention for constipations are:

High fiber diet

Increased fluid intake

Teach pt if possible to avoid drugs that cause constipation

Then maybe stool softner.

So now what did you think the answer is?

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My first choice would be D (encourage fluid intake), but I wasn't sure about A (medicate for pain around the clock) for the chronic pain.

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My first choice would be D (encourage fluid intake), but I wasn't sure about A (medicate for pain around the clock) for the chronic pain.

But the question is addressing the pt's constipation, so medicating for pain is not relevant to the question being asked.

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But the question is addressing the pt's constipation, so medicating for pain is not relevant to the question being asked.

And depending on the type of pain medication ordered (opioids), could actually be the cause of the constipation issue.

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"Could you help me with this please?" would have gone a long way

And a little 'thank you in advance' would be nice.

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I am sorry. Thank you for the suggestions. I am new to the forum and will make sure I am more polite in future questions I post.

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Specializes in retired LTC.

And 'thank you' for your 'thank you'. :D Newbies post here all the time and just seem to DEMAND that respondents answer all their questions.

A little niceness with an attempt for poster's self-problem solving goes a long way for enticing respondents' offering assist.

Kind of like 'ask nicely and ye shall receive'. And the bit about 'catching more with honey than vinegar'. I know that works with me. :yes:

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Are you seriously THAT needy? Could I please beg of your experience oh wise one?

Spare me the needy drama.

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