Multiple Choice
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on an older adult client.Which is the best reason for the nurse to ask this client about experiences with constipation?
A) Older adult clients are known to overuse laxatives, which creates problems with constipation.
B) Older adult clients frequently have difficulty having a bowel movement while hospitalized.
C) In older adult clients, the rectal sphincter has lost elasticity and the sensation of urgency is decreased.
D) Older adult clients commonly experience slower intestinal peristalsis, creating issues with constipation.
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