The document presents an 8-item Constipation Assessment Scale. The scale is used to assess a patient's experience of constipation over the past three days by having them circle whether they had no problem, some problem, or a severe problem with each listed item. The items include abdominal distension, gas passage, bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, rectal fullness, rectal pain, stool size, and inability to pass stool despite urge. Space is provided for the patient's name and date.