SN instructed patient to increase fluid intake after discharge for constipation due to anesthesia and pain medication. Patient may also try warm prune juice, stool softener (Senokot) or magnesium citrate.
SN instructed patient/ CG about laxatives. Laxatives should be taken as ordered. Drink plenty of fluids. Overuse of laxatives can cause constipation.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating constipation, such as: poor dietary habits and intake of certain medications, among others.
Taught that low back pain and headache may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating constipation, such as: organic problems, inactivity and chronic use of laxatives and enemas, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating constipation, such as: ignoring urges to pass stool and emotional problems, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: increase fluid intake to at least eight (8) glasses per day, among others.
Taught that difficult or infrequent passage of hard, dry stool may constitute as a sign/symptom of constipation.
Taught that decreased appetite, nausea and/or vomiting may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Taught that abdominal fullness and/or abdominal discomfort may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.