Constipation Teaching 1015
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: increase fluid intake to at least eight (8) glasses per day, among others.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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