Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 8e
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 8e
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780323358286
Author: Linda Lane Lilley PhD RN, Shelly Rainforth Collins PharmD, Julie S. Snyder MSN RN-BC
Publisher: Elsevier Science
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Chapter 51, Problem 1CS

(1)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The least five questions asked by the nurse to Mrs. M and to provide reasons for each of those questions.

Case summary:

Mrs. M is a 66-year-old school teacher who is active and in good health arrived at the health office complaining of constipation. She stated that she had only one bowel movement for every three days. During the assessment, the nurse discovered that Mrs. M was taking the stimulant laxative up to twice in a day and also feels weak. Mr. M also stated that she is also experiencing stomach cramping.

(2)

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The types of problems that are generally related to the long-term use of laxatives.

Case summary:

Mrs. M is a 66-year-old school teacher who is active and in good health arrived at the health office complaining of constipation. She stated that she had only one bowel movement for every three days. During the assessment, the nurse discovered that Mrs. M was taking the stimulant laxative up to twice in a day and also feels weak. Mr. M also stated that she is also experiencing tummy cramping.

(3)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Nonpharmacologic ways that help to prevent constipation.

Case summary:

Mrs. M is a 66-year-old school teacher who is active and in good health arrived at the health office complaining of constipation. She stated that she had only one bowel movement for every three days. During the assessment, the nurse discovered that Mrs. M was taking the stimulant laxative up to twice in a day and also feels weak. Mr. M also stated that she is also experiencing tummy cramping.

(4)

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The best choice of over-the-counter drug that helps to prevent constipation.

Case summary:

Mrs. M is a 66-year-old school teacher who is active and in good health arrived at the health office complaining of constipation. She stated that she had only one bowel movement for every three days. During the assessment, the nurse discovered that Mrs. M was taking the stimulant laxative up to twice in a day and also feels weak. Mr. M also stated that she is also experiencing tummy cramping.

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