Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has constipation. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching
a. use bismuth subsalicylate regularly
b. consume a low - fiber diet
c. eat yogurt with live cultures
d. use bisacodyl suppositories regularly

Explanation:

• Bismuth subsalicylate is for diarrhea, not constipation, so A is incorrect.
• A low-fiber diet worsens constipation; high-fiber is recommended, so B is incorrect.
• Yogurt with live cultures (probiotics) supports gut health and can help relieve constipation by improving intestinal motility and gut flora balance.
• Regular use of bisacodyl suppositories can lead to dependency, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Eat yogurt with live cultures