Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: stool impaction (liquid bowel movement may ooze around hard stool in the colon).
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: bowel blockage (no stool passes and pain occurs).
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: valsalva maneuver (may be caused by straining, causing a slowed pulse, decreased blood return and increased venous pressure).
Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: rectal bleeding and rectal pain, among others.
Taught that abdominal fullness and/or abdominal discomfort may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Taught that decreased appetite, nausea and/or vomiting may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.
Taught that difficult or infrequent passage of hard, dry stool may constitute as a sign/symptom of constipation.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: increase fluid intake to at least eight (8) glasses per day, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating constipation, such as: poor dietary habits and intake of certain medications, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating constipation, such as: ignoring urges to pass stool and emotional problems, among others.
