A primary care NP sees a patient who reports having decreased frequency of stools over the past few months.In the clinic today,the patient has severe abdominal cramping and an abdominal radiograph shows an increased stool load in the sigmoid colon and rectum.The NP should:

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If a patient is severely constipated,an enema is indicated.When there is underlying chronic constipation,long-term management may be necessary.Bulk laxatives,such as psyllium,are first-line treatments for long-term constipation.

A Primary Care NP Sees a Patient Who Reports Having