Multiple Choice
Which patient is most at risk for increased peristalsis?
A) A 5-year-old child who ignores the urge to defecate owing to embarrassment
B) A 21-year-old patient with three final examinations on the same day
C) A 40-year-old woman with major depressive disorder
D) An 80-year-old man in an assisted-living environment
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