Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: bowel blockage (no stool passes and pain occurs).
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: valsalva maneuver (may be caused by straining, causing a slowed pulse, decreased blood return and increased venous pressure).
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: rectal bleeding and rectal pain, among others.
Taught that depression is an alteration in mood, characterized by sadness, pessimism, despondence and hopelessness.
Taught that there are two types of depression: endogenous depression (genetic and not triggered by an event) and exogenous depression (caused by an event such as loss of a loved one).
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: depressed mood or affect and feelings of hopelessness, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: withdrawal, isolation and self-neglect, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: guilty feelings and insomnia or excessive sleeping, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: decreased ability to concentrate and physical complaints, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: easy crying and suicidal wishes or behavior, among others.