Q. Which of the following instructions should nurse give to a client who’s 26 week pregnant and complaints of constipation?

(a) Encourage her to increase her intake of roughage and to drink at least 6 glasses of water per day
(b) Tell her to go to the evaluation and unit because constipation may cause contractions
(c) tell her to ask her caregiver for a mild laxative
(d) Suggest the use of an over the counter stool softener