An older adult who resides in an assisted living

An older adult who resides in an assisted living facility has sought care from the nurse because of
recurrent episodes of constipation. Which of the following actions should the nurse first perform? *
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A) Encourage the patient to take stool softener daily.
B) Assess the patients food and fluid intake.
C) Assess the patients surgical history.
D) Encourage the patient to take fiber supplements.

A 16-year-old presents at the emergency department complaining of right lower quadrant pain and is
subsequently diagnosed with appendicitis. When planning this patients nursing care, the nurse should
prioritize what nursing diagnosis? *
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A nurse is talking with a patient who is scheduled to have a hemicolectomy with the creation of a
colostomy. The patient admits to being anxious, and has many questions concerning the surgery, the
care of a stoma, and necessary lifestyle changes. Which of the following nursing actions is most
appropriate? *
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A nurse is caring for a patient with constipation whose primary care provider has recommended
senna(Senokot) for the management of this condition. The nurse should provide which of the following
education points? *
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