Evaluating and managing constipation in the elderly.
Urol Nurs
; 27(3): 191-200, 212; quiz 201, 2007 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17674594
ABSTRACT
Constipation is common in the elderly because of age-related physiologic changes and polypharmacy. Secondary constipation is treated by correcting underlying pathology or reducing predisposing factors. Primary constipation is amenable to dietary adjustments, education and behavioral training, and laxatives when necessary.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Constipação Intestinal
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Enfermagem Geriátrica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article