What Are Causes of Bowel and Bladder Elimination Problems in the Older

question 20

Multiple Choice

What are causes of bowel and bladder elimination problems in the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Daily use of laxatives for defecation
• B) Inability to get to adequate water
• C) Fear of pain with defecation
• D) Total privacy during elimination
• E) Use of a bedpan for elimination

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Definitions:

Anterograde Amnesia

A loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, leading to an inability to recall recent experiences.

Retrograde Amnesia

A condition characterized by the loss of pre-existing memories to varying degrees, often due to trauma or disease.

Proactive Interference

The forward-acting disruptive effect of older learning on the recall of new information.

Implicit Memory

A form of memory where past experiences improve the execution of a task without the individual being consciously aware of those experiences.