the nurse is providing medication teaching to...
the nurse is providing medication teaching to a patient who is experiencing constipation because of an anticholinergic medication. which patient action indicates understanding of the teaching?\nsucking on a hard candy\nasking for more ice chips\ndecreasing overall intake of fluid\nincreasing intake of foods that provide sufficient bulk
Answer
# Brief Explanations:
Anticholinergic - induced constipation can be managed by increasing dietary fiber (bulk - forming foods) which helps in regular bowel movements. Sucking on hard candy and asking for ice chips do not address constipation. Decreasing fluid intake worsens constipation.
# Answer:
Increasing intake of foods that provide sufficient bulk