{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Efficacy of One Dose of Laxative on Postoperative Constipation following Total Knee Arthroplasty
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Description
This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category A credit toward recertification as an ONC.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Define the problem of postoperative constipation and identify its causes.
- Describe the current literature related to postoperative constipation.
- Summarize the study determining the effectiveness of polyethylene glycol compared with docusate sodium for the prevention of constipation and discern its clinical implications.
Learning Outcomes
Seventy-five percent of participants will demonstrate knowledge of a study determining the effectiveness of polyethylene glycol compared with docusate sodium for the prevention of constipation by achieving a minimum score of 70% on the outcomes-based posttest.Disclosures
All authors and planners have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this educational activity.
Price:
$20.00
Credits:
- ANCC 2.0 CH
- DC - BON 2.0 CH
- FL - BON 2.0 CH
- GA - BON 2.0 CH
- NM - BON 2.0 CH
- SC - BON 2.0 CH
- WV - BOERN 2.0 CH
Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Georgia Board of Nursing, New Mexico Board of Nursing, South Carolina Board of Nursing, and West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, #50-1223.
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Test Code: ON0923C
Published: Sep/Oct 2023
Expires: 9/5/2025
Sources:
Orthopaedic Nursing
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)