Wessel-Cessieux Elizabeth
Nurs Times. 2015;111(22):19-21.
Constipation is a distressing disorder that is common among older patients in hospital. It is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, and can lead to increased morbidity and prolonged hospital stays. In most cases this common problem can be treated successfully if the correct management plan is adopted. This article reviews the prevention and management strategies available to address the issue.
便秘是一种令人苦恼的病症，在老年住院患者中很常见。它常常未得到充分诊断和治疗，可能导致发病率增加和住院时间延长。在大多数情况下，如果采用正确的管理方案，这个常见问题是可以成功治疗的。本文综述了针对该问题的预防和管理策略。
