Question

An elderly patient has come in to the clinic for her twice-yearly physical. the patient tells the nurse that she is generally enjoying good health, but that she has been having occasional episodes of constipation over the past 6 months. what intervention should the nurse first suggest?

Answer 1

The nurse would not suggest anything. Nurse would take her in to see doctor for her physical. I'm pretty sure doc would suggest Miralax or something of the kind.