Several hospitalized clients have an order for a laxative as needed for constipation.To which client would the nurse expect to administer a laxative?

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A client who has not had a bowel movement in 4 days is experiencing significant constipation and would benefit from a laxative. The other clients either have a more regular pattern of bowel movements or have had a bowel movement more recently, making a laxative unnecessary at this time.

Several Hospitalized Clients Have an Order for a Laxative as Needed