care facility. In the Emergency Department, she was just assessed for acute confusion and has been admitted to your ward. In her documentation, you see that she has become more confused and forgetful since she moved into long-term  care four months ago. She spends most of her time in bed or sitting in a chair in her room. She is occasionally incontinent of urine and has not had a bowel movement in five days. She is taking the following medications and supplements: levothyroxine (Synthroid), calcium carbonate, vitamin D, chlorothiazide, risperidone, chloral hydrate. What steps would you take to understand and address her apparent constipation?

Question Answered step-by-step Mrs. Edna Pidpahora is 82 years old and a resident in a long-termcare facility. In the Emergency Department, she was just assessed for acute confusion and has been admitted to your ward. In her documentation, you see that she has become more confused and forgetful since she moved into long-term  care four months ago. She spends most of her time in bed or sitting in a chair in her room. She is occasionally incontinent of urine and has not had a bowel movement in five days. She is taking the following medications and supplements: levothyroxine (Synthroid), calcium carbonate, vitamin D, chlorothiazide, risperidone, chloral hydrate. What steps would you take to understand and address her apparent constipation? Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 1OO Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)