Constipation Teaching 820
Constipation
Instructed on the importance of establishing regular times for evacuations.
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).
Taught that low back pain and rectal pressure may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Instructed patient on Dulcolax ( Bisacodyl ) which is used to treat constipation. Most common side effects include: Stomach/abdominal pain or cramping...
SN instructed patient to increase fluid intake after discharge for constipation due to anesthesia and pain medication. Patient may also try warm prune...
Trulance (plecanatide) is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Trulance works by activating ce...