What client statement might encourage you to add the nursing diagnosis of constipation to the client's care plan?
A) "I only have a bowel movement every 2 days."
B) "I have to have my morning cup of coffee before I can move my bowels."
C) "If I don't eat enough prunes or other fruit,I sometimes have trouble."
D) "I had a bowel movement 3 days ago,but it wasn't much,and it was very hard."

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Constipation occurs when there are fewer than three bowel movements per week,hard stools,and difficulty with evacuation.Option B is a habit that establishes a regular routine for bowel evacuation.The inclusion of adequate amounts of fiber in the diet is very important for older adults.

What Client Statement Might Encourage You to Add the Nursing