Constipation in Older Adults: Definition and Causes
About the Lecture
The lecture Constipation in Older Adults: Definition and Causes by Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C is from the course Management of Gastrointestinal System Disorders in the Older Adult.
Included Quiz Questions
What percentage of older adults in long-term care settings experience chronic constipation?
- Over 50%
- Approximately 25%
- Less than 10%
- About 35%
- Around 75%
Which symptom would necessitate immediate emergency referral for an older adult with constipation?
- Sudden severe abdominal pain
- Feeling of incomplete evacuation
- Three days without bowel movement
- Mild bloating and discomfort
- Occasional use of laxatives
Which laxative would be the LEAST appropriate choice for an older adult with opiate-induced constipation?
- Docusate sodium (stool softener)
- Polyethylene glycol (osmotic laxative)
- Lubiprostone (chloride channel activator)
- Senna (stimulant laxative)
- Psyllium (bulking agent)
Which non-pharmacological strategy utilizes a natural physiological response to help with bowel evacuation in older adults?
- Scheduling toileting after meals to utilize the gastrocolic reflex
- Limiting fluid intake to concentrate stool
- Using bedpans for convenience
- Restricting fiber to prevent gas formation
- Standing during defecation attempts
Which type of enema should generally be avoided in older adults due to the risk of dangerous electrolyte disturbances?
- Phosphate enema
- Mineral oil enema
- Plain water enema
- Glycerin suppository
- Saline enema
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Author of lecture Constipation in Older Adults: Definition and Causes
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C
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