A client presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain. The client states she has not had a bowel movement for one week. An X-ray confirms constipation, and the provider is concerned about a blockage if the client doesn’t have a bowel movement soon. Which of the following medications pulls water into the colon to soften the stool?

A 61-year-old client has chronic constipation as a result of prescription medication. Which food should the nurse advise the client to increase to help resolve the constipation?

A client with a gastrointestinal condition is suffering from chronic constipation. The nurse recommends that the client increase fiber intake to 25 or 30 g per day. Which of the following factors must the nurse consider when counseling the client to increase fiber intake?

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who has severe hemorrhoids that developed during pregnancy. What should the nurse advise the client to do to best manage her discomfort?

The nurse is discharging a postpartum client and newborn baby. During the pregnancy and delivery, the client developed hemorrhoids. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?