Constipation in Older Adults: Definition and Causes von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C

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Der Vortrag „Constipation in Older Adults: Definition and Causes“ von Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Management of Gastrointestinal System Disorders in the Older Adult“.


Quiz zum Vortrag

  1. Over 50%
  2. Approximately 25%
  3. Less than 10%
  4. About 35%
  5. Around 75%
  1. Sudden severe abdominal pain
  2. Feeling of incomplete evacuation
  3. Three days without bowel movement
  4. Mild bloating and discomfort
  5. Occasional use of laxatives
  1. Docusate sodium (stool softener)
  2. Polyethylene glycol (osmotic laxative)
  3. Lubiprostone (chloride channel activator)
  4. Senna (stimulant laxative)
  5. Psyllium (bulking agent)
  1. Scheduling toileting after meals to utilize the gastrocolic reflex
  2. Limiting fluid intake to concentrate stool
  3. Using bedpans for convenience
  4. Restricting fiber to prevent gas formation
  5. Standing during defecation attempts
  1. Phosphate enema
  2. Mineral oil enema
  3. Plain water enema
  4. Glycerin suppository
  5. Saline enema

Dozent des Vortrages Constipation in Older Adults: Definition and Causes

 Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C

Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, PhD, GS-C

Dr. Kim Posey is the Director of Graduate Nursing and an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Texas Christian University.

She has achieved dual doctoral status, holding both a Ph.D. and a DNP in nursing. She is dual certified as an Advanced Adult Nurse Practitioner and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and holds a certification in nursing education. As a Gerontological Specialist certified by the Gerontology Nursing Certification Commission she is recognized as an APRN who possesses expert knowledge, experience, and skill in managing the complex health needs of older adults. In addition to this impressive educational background, she maintains active clinical practice with adult and geriatrics patients in the primary care area.

At Lecturio, Dr. Posey teaches Gerontology for the advanced practice nurse.


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