An Older Client Asks the Nurse Why Constipation Has Become

An older client asks the nurse why constipation has become a problem, when his diet has not changed. What answer does the nurse provide?

A) "Your fiber needs have increased with age."
B) "Nerve innervation declines with advanced age."
C) "As you age, movement through the bowel slows."
D) "Decreased enzyme production dries the stool."

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