An 82-Year-Old Client with a History of Chronic Heart and Respiratory

Multiple Choice

An 82-year-old client with a history of chronic heart and respiratory problems asks the nurse, "What can I do to keep my hemorrhoids from acting up?" Which of the following responses made by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A) Ask if he experiences constipation with any regularity.
B) Encourage him to increase his fluid intake to 2000 mL daily.
C) Suggest he eat more whole grains and fresh fruits.
D) Discuss how should include a walk into his daily routine.
E) Question him if there is a history of rectal bleeding.