A patient is admitted for constipation.When planning care for this patient,the nurse recognizes that which interventions would help control constipation? (Select all that apply. )
A)Increases in activity level
B)Elimination of laxative use
C)Decreased dietary fiber
D)Increased fluids
E)Timely response to urge to move bowels

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Changes in lifestyle that will be helpful to eliminate constipation cycles include increased dietary fiber,increased fluids,moderate exercise,and elimination of laxative use.It is also important to encourage patients to respond to the urge to move bowels when the urge first occurs,since delay may promote constipation.

A Patient Is Admitted for Constipation