The nurse is contributing to a patient's plan of care.For which patient would the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Constipation be most appropriate?

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Medications,such as narcotics,tranquilizers,and antacids with aluminum,decrease motility of the large intestine and may contribute to constipation.A.C.D.NSAIDs,antibiotics,and anticoagulants are not identified as causing constipation.

The Nurse Is Contributing to a Patient's Plan of Care