Constipation

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Constipation Amal Dweib Khleif RN, BSN, ON, Palliative care Specialist

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Pathophysiology ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Chemotherapeutic agents associated with constipation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Assessment ,[object Object],[object Object],◗ the pattern of recent bowel movements; ◗ the pattern of pre-illness bowel movements; ◗ past history of use of laxatives;

full clinical assessment of constipation includes the following: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Summary of assessment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

INTERVENTION ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Stool softeners ( detergent laxatives) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Stimulant laxatives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Osmotic laxatives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Lubricants / enemas ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Constipation from opioids . . . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

. . . Constipation from opioids ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Prophylaxis of constipation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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