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Constipation - Coggle Diagram
Constipation
Causes
Opioid pain relief drugs
Antacids
Physical inactivity
Irritable bowel syndrome
Lack of fiber in the diet
Clinical manifestations
Pain and cramping in the abdomen
Feeling bloated
Difficulty passing stool
Lumpy, dry or hard stool
Diagnostic tests
CT scan
X-ray
MRI scan
Pathophysiology
Stool passes through the colon too slowly
The slower the food passes through the digestive tract
The more water the colon will absorb the harder the feces become
Nursing management
Advise patient to eat a lot of fiber
Advise patient to exercise regularly
Ensure patients drink adequate warm water
Definition
When a person has difficulty emptying the large bowel
