The home health-care nurse is discussing bowel elimination patterns with an elderly client. The client tells the nurse he must take something to make his bowels move every day. Which information...

The home health-care nurse is discussing bowel elimination patterns with an elderly client. The client tells the nurse he must take something to make his bowels move every day. Which information should the nurse discuss with the client? Select all that apply

1. Tell the client to take a cathartic laxative daily.

2. Encourage the client to take a bulk laxative daily.

3. Demonstrate how to give a Fleet’s enema.

4. Instruct the client to take a daily stool softener.

5. Recommend the client drink at least 2000 mL of water a day.