Which Client Is Most at Risk to Develop Constipation

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which client is most at risk to develop constipation?

• A) The pediatric client who takes antibiotics for ear infections
• B) The elderly client who routinely takes a stimulant laxative twice daily.
• C) The young client in the hospital for an appendectomy
• D) The middle-aged client who uses an enema when he travels

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Definitions:

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The act of refusing to allow the utilization of something or denying access to resources or opportunities.

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