The nurse is caring for a patient with the nursing diagnosis constipation related to side effects of medications.Which is an appropriate goal for this patient?
A) "The patient will have a soft formed bowel movement by the end of the shift."
B) "The nursing assistant will ambulate the patient to the toilet as needed."
C) "The patient will not have any nausea,vomiting,or feeling of abdominal fullness."
D) "The nurse will palpate for abdominal distention and encourage oral fluid intake."
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