Constipation Teaching 1247
Constipation
Taught that low back pain and headache may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: stool impaction (liquid bowel movement may ooze around hard stool in the colon).
SN instructed that infrequent passage of hard, dry stool, low back pain, abdominal fullness and/or abdominal discomfort, decreased appetite, nausea an...
Taught that decreased appetite, nausea and/or vomiting may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
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: organic problems, inactivity and chronic use o...