The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing constipation.Which client behavior indicates that teaching was effective?
A)The client continues to ask for his pain medication.
B)The client decreases his fluid consumption.
C)The client refuses to eat the bran flakes on his tray.
D)The client walks around the unit several times a day.

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Walking helps stimulate bowel movements and promotes bowel motility. This behavior indicates that the client understands the importance of physical activity in managing constipation. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not address constipation management or indicate that teaching was effective.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Experiencing