A terminally ill patient begins to complain of nausea and refuses food. Which of the following should the nurse assess as a possible cause for these new symptoms?

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Constipation can exacerbate other symptoms at end of life, particularly nausea and anorexia. The nurse should assess when the patient has had a bowel movement. Urine output and fluid intake may or may not provide information as to the reason for the patient's nausea and refusal of food. Activity level could contribute to constipation.

A Terminally Ill Patient Begins to Complain of Nausea and Refuses