Teaching Plan On Constipation.doc

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objective At the end of this session, client will able to: Define constipation

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Constipation is an acute or chronic condition in which bowel movements occur less often than usual or consist of hard, dry stools that are painful or difficult to pass.

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15 minutes

Explain the Bristol stool chart

Explain the causes of constipation?

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The causes of constipation can be divided into congenital, primary, and secondary. The most

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What is the definition of constipation?

What are the causes of constipation?

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Describe the symptoms of constipation:

Risk factors of constipation

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common cause is primary and not life threatening. Constipation can be caused or exacerbated by a low fiber diet, low liquid intake, or dieting. Many medications have constipation as a side effect. Some include diuretics, antidepressants, antihistamines, antispasmodics, anticonvulsants, and aluminum antacids Voluntary withholding of the stool is a common cause of constipation. Constipation has a number of structural causes, including: spinal cord lesions, Parkinson’s, colon cancer, anal fissures, and pelvic floor dysfunction.

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An adult who is constipated may feel bloated, have a headache, swollen abdomen, or pass rock-like feces; or strain, bleed, or feel pain during bowel movements. A constipated baby may strain, cry, draw the legs toward the abdomen, or arch the back when having a bowel movement.

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An older adult Sedentary Confined to bed Eating A diet that’s low in fiber Not getting adequate fluids Undergoing chemotherapy

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What are the symptoms of constipation?

What are the risk factors of constipation

prevention of constipation:

Describe the treatment of constipation:

Constipation is usually easier to prevent than to treat.  maintenance with adequate exercise  fluid intake  high fiber diet  Children benefit from scheduled toilet breaks, once early in the morning and 30 minutes after meals. The main treatment of constipation involves the  Fiber (either dietary or as supplements).  increased intake of water  The routine use of laxatives is discouraged, as having bowel movements may come to be dependent upon their use.  Enemas can be used to provide a form of mechanical stimulation. However, enemas are generally useful only for stool in the rectum, not in the intestinal tract.

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What is the prevention of constipation?

What is the treatment of constipation?

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