The nurse implements the teaching plan for a patient with chronic constipation.Which of the following outcomes indicates patient teaching has been effective?

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If the patient is able to describe three prevention strategies for constipation,the teaching plan has been effective.Patients can have a small liquid stool and still be experiencing fecal impaction.The patient who has a firm stool every fourth day or experiences abdominal cramping has clinical indicators consistent with chronic constipation.In these instances the patient should be reevaluated for understanding,and additional teaching should be implemented.

The Nurse Implements the Teaching Plan for a Patient with Chronic