Anurse is caring for an elderly client with constipation. what are three (3) complications to monitor for during care of this client?

A nurse is caring for an elderly client with constipation. Three complications that need to monitor during care of this patient are:

Constipation is the infrequent or incomplete passage of stool, usually, fewer than three bowel movement in a week  The stool is hard and can be difficult to pass. Common causes of constipation including inadequate fiber and fluid intake, medication, depression, bed rest or physical inactive condition.  

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints among those over age 65 years old, especially older women. It is important to provide effective therapy and treatment to avoid serious complications in elderly patients. Some complications that may happen including fecal impaction, hemorrhoids, and rectal prolapse.

The best treatment for constipation patient is changing diet and lifestyle. Drink enough fluids, increase fiber food and doing physical activities. However, some patients also need medications.  

Factors of constipation in elderly

Causes of constipation

Constipation's treatment

Keywords: constipation in elderly, hemorrhoids, elderly care, constipation's treatment

i need the a b or c but mental disorders include repetitiveness,unable to listen, wanting to kill people, thinking that you are perfect, sexuality toward the wrong age types younger than you like a child bad reputations cutting yourself abuse! these are sad but these are true! the titles for some of these are ptsd and adhd. you need to go to jail or get an expert counselor if you face any of these problems or if you have indeed been involved!

the correct answer is yes the patient would be successful