A ten-year-old patient presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of abdominal pain. He states, “I poop every day. It sometimes hurts to go and the poop is small, hard pieces. Which response does the nurse anticipate when the child is asked, “How much water do you drink in a day?”

“I usually drink soda, not water.”. The patient is most likely experiencing constipation and impaction of stool. He is voiding small amounts of hardened stool but unable to empty his colon due to the large volume. Water consumption greatly reduces the risk of constipation, as does an active lifestyle. Drinking a glass or two with meals, refilling a water bottle multiple times, and drinking a gallon of water are all examples of healthful water intake.

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Difficulty: 8

Topics: Gastrointestinal Growth & Development Assessment Communication & Documentation Development Disease Prevention Elimination Fluid and Electrolytes Health Promotion Pediatrics

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