Question

Integrating into Practice 

Bowel Function 

12. Complete the table below

How to prevent constipation	What you might observe If a person is constipated	What you might ask a dying person to bester understand their needs	Comfort measures that might be helpful
1	1	1	1
2	2	2	2
3	3	3	3

    

Answer 1

12.

How to prevent constipation	Observation	how to better understand their needs	comfort
1.History collection	Abdominal bloating, discomfort Hesitance,irritability	Ask about their regular bowel pattern	Encourage the patient or help the patient to stock to the bowel pattern by providing support and privacy
2.Nutritional support	Avoiding to eat solid or inadequate liquid intake	Ask for their preferred food choices to serve it	Offer food if preferred choice Encourage fluid intake, fiber rich food
3.Medication	Sticking to medication to relieve constipation	ask about their medication and its effects for them	Administer laxatives as per order Encourage to mobilize, do physical activity