A Patient Reports a Decrease in the Frequency of Stools

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient reports a decrease in the frequency of stools and asks about treatment for constipation. Which findings are part of the Rome IV criteria for diagnosing constipation? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Feeling of incomplete evacuation
• B) Fewer than 5 stools per week
• C) Hard or lumpy stools
• D) Presence of irritable bowel syndrome
• E) Symptoms present for 3 months

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