The nurse is caring for a patient who relies on laxatives to ensure daily bowel movements.Which is the appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?

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Perceived constipation is the patient's use of laxatives to ensure daily bowel movements.This leads to laxative abuse and dependence with possible damage to the colon.Risk for constipation and toileting self-care deficit are less appropriate for the patient than perceived constipation.Powerlessness is not a priority nursing diagnosis for this patient.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Relies on Laxatives