A client who recently experienced a brain attack (cerebrovascular accident, CVA) and who has limited mobility complains of constipation. What is most important for the nurse to determine when collecting information about the constipation?a. Presence of distentionb. Extent of weight gainedc. Amount of high-fiber food consumedd. Length of time this problem has existed

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1. A client who recently experienced a brain attack (cerebrovascular accident, CVA) and who has limited mobility complains of constipation. What is most important for the nurse to determine when collecting information about the constipation?

a. Presence of distention

b. Extent of weight gained

c. Amount of high-fiber food consumed

d. Length of time this problem has existed