An Older Adult Reports Chronic Constipation

Multiple Choice

An older adult reports chronic constipation.When asked why this problem has gotten worse with age, the nurse responds:

A) "As we age our body requires increasingly more fiber to bring about healthy bowel function."
B) "We need to discuss the proper use of laxatives to best minimize the reoccurrence of constipation"
C) "It's possible that you have lost the ability to feel when you need to move your bowels."
D) "Aging brings about decreased gastric motility that often results in constipation."