The nurse is contributing to a patient's plan of care. For which of the following patients would the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Constipation be most appropriate?

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Narcotics are known to cause constipation as a side effect, therefore a patient taking them for chronic pain control is at risk for constipation. The other patients may have different risks or side effects from their medications.

The Nurse Is Contributing to a Patient's Plan of Care