An Older Adult Who Has Iron Deficiency Anemia Complains of Abdominal

Multiple Choice

An older adult who has iron deficiency anemia complains of abdominal pain, fullness, and diarrhea over a period of 24 hours. Which patient data potentially indicate a systemic cause of this individual's constipation?

A) Abdominal pain
B) Feeling of fullness
C) Loose, watery stools
D) Iron deficiency anemia