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After reviewing the patient's history, conducting a physical assessment, and identifying potential contributing factors, the nurse will implement interventions to address the patient's constipation. Interventions include increasing fluid intake, encouraging a high-fiber diet, and discussing laxatives or enemas if needed. The goal is for the patient to regain normal bowel function within 8 hours, as evidenced by softer, more frequent stools and active bowel sounds. Regular exercise, sufficient fluid intake, and fiber are important to prevent constipation. Medications and lack of activity are common causes that will be evaluated.

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Constipation

After reviewing the patient's history, conducting a physical assessment, and identifying potential contributing factors, the nurse will implement interventions to address the patient's constipation. Interventions include increasing fluid intake, encouraging a high-fiber diet, and discussing laxatives or enemas if needed. The goal is for the patient to regain normal bowel function within 8 hours, as evidenced by softer, more frequent stools and active bowel sounds. Regular exercise, sufficient fluid intake, and fiber are important to prevent constipation. Medications and lack of activity are common causes that will be evaluated.

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NURSING CARE PLAN

NURSING
CUES OBJECTIVE INTERVENTION RATIONALE EVALUATION
DIAGNOSIS

Subjective: Constipation After 8 hours of applying


interventions, the patient  To identify
‘wala pa siya will establish or regain  Review medical, surgical conditions
normal pattern of bowel and social history. commmonly
kalibang upat na
functioning.  Note the client’s age
ka-adlaw’ as  Note general oral/dental
associated with
verbalized by the health issues. constipation..
patients  Determine fluid intake and  Constipation is more
significant others output. likely to occur in
 Evaluate the client’s individuals older
medications or drug than 65.
usage  Dental problems
Objective:  Note energy and activity can impact dietary
levels and exercise intake.
 Hypoactive bowel pattern.  To note deficits.
sounds  Determine stool color,
 Abdominal  Medications could
consistency, frequency,
dullness upon and amount cause/ exacerbate
percussion  Auscultate bowel sounds constipation.
 Moderate flatus  Lack of physical
noted
 Palpate abdomen
 Encourage increased fluid activity or regular
intake 2500-3000 m/day exercise is often a
within cardiac tolerance factor in
 Instruct client on a high- constipation.
fiber diet as appropriate  Assists in identifying
 Discuss use of stool causative or
softeners, mild stimulants,
contributing factors
bulk forming laxatives or
enemas as indicated. and appropriate
Monitor for effectiveness. interventions
 Bowel sounds are
generally decreased
in constipation.
 To palpate
for presence of distension
or masses.
 Sufficient fluid intake
is necessary for the
bowel to absorb
sufficient amounts of
liquid to promote
upper stool
consistency.
 Fiber absorbs water,
which add bulks and
softness to the stool
and speeds up
passage through the
intestines.
 Facilitates defecation
when constipation is
pressent.

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