A female client 89 years of age has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of failure to thrive. She has become constipated in recent days, in spite of maintaining a high fluid intake and taking oral stool softeners. She admits to her nurse that the problem is rooted in the fact that she feels mortified to attempt a bowel movement on a commode at her bedside where staff and other clients can hear her. The nurse should respond by modifying which of the following resources?
A) Environment
B) Personnel
C) Equipment
D) Patient and visitors

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The nurse should modify the environment by providing a more private setting for the client to have a bowel movement, such as a private bathroom or a curtained area. This would address the client's concern about feeling mortified, and could potentially alleviate her constipation. Personnel, equipment, and patient/visitor resources do not directly address the client's privacy concerns.

A Female Client 89 Years of Age Has Been Admitted