You report to the nurse that a resident is complaining of constipation.The nurse holds a care conference to discuss the person's care plan.The following measures are discussed.Which will relieve constipation?
A) Increasing the person's milk intake
B) Encouraging the person to lie down more
C) Offering the person tea and prune juice at breakfast
D) Doing a digital rectal examination

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Offering the person tea and prune juice at breakfast is a good choice as both contain natural laxatives and can help relieve constipation. Increasing the person's milk intake may actually exacerbate constipation as it can be binding. Encouraging the person to lie down more does not have any impact on constipation. Doing a digital rectal examination may be necessary in some cases, but it is not a measure to relieve constipation. Therefore, choice C is the best option.

You Report to the Nurse That a Resident Is Complaining