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 around the unit several times a day can help stimulate bowel movements and alleviate constipation. Asking for pain medication, decreasing fluid intake, and refusing to eat high-fiber foods can all worsen constipation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Experiencing