1. The client's grandmother reported that she had not had a bowel movement in around 4 days since being hospitalized.
2. An assessment found that the client had pale skin and was weak in appearance, consistent with constipation likely related to dehydration and poor eating habits.
3. After 8 hours of nursing interventions focused on increasing fluid intake, encouraging fiber consumption, and discussing laxative options, the client was able to establish normal bowel functioning patterns.
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1. The client's grandmother reported that she had not had a bowel movement in around 4 days since being hospitalized.
2. An assessment found that the client had pale skin and was weak in appearance, consistent with constipation likely related to dehydration and poor eating habits.
3. After 8 hours of nursing interventions focused on increasing fluid intake, encouraging fiber consumption, and discussing laxative options, the client was able to establish normal bowel functioning patterns.
1. The client's grandmother reported that she had not had a bowel movement in around 4 days since being hospitalized.
2. An assessment found that the client had pale skin and was weak in appearance, consistent with constipation likely related to dehydration and poor eating habits.
3. After 8 hours of nursing interventions focused on increasing fluid intake, encouraging fiber consumption, and discussing laxative options, the client was able to establish normal bowel functioning patterns.
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1. The client's grandmother reported that she had not had a bowel movement in around 4 days since being hospitalized.
2. An assessment found that the client had pale skin and was weak in appearance, consistent with constipation likely related to dehydration and poor eating habits.
3. After 8 hours of nursing interventions focused on increasing fluid intake, encouraging fiber consumption, and discussing laxative options, the client was able to establish normal bowel functioning patterns.
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