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need help for NCP

what can be the nursing diagnosis for this patient?

chief complaint: difficulty in defecating ( 2 months constipated)

diagnosis: partial gut obstruction secondary to colonic new growth t/c malignant

on general liquid diet

NGT (OF 615 kcal)

weighs 66 kg

male, 73 years old

had colonoscopy, no further surgery, waiting for biopsy of the mass

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    What do you think it would be? What would be the experiences and risks of a person who hasn't been able to poop well in two months, and is on a full liquid diet while awaiting biopsy results that might tell him he has cancer?

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    What do you think?

    Can you show us an example of what you think might be an appropriate diagnosis?

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