Constipation in an Elderly Patient Can Be Best Treated by

question 21

Multiple Choice

Constipation in an elderly patient can be best treated by

• A) maintaining a low-fiber diet.
• B) maintaining the current level of activity.
• C) fecal disimpaction.
• D) increasing fiber in the diet.

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Definitions:

Preservation

The act of maintaining or safeguarding something in its original or current state to prevent decay or destruction.

Efficient Outcome

A situation where resources are allocated in the most effective manner, leaving no room for improvement without making someone worse off.

Marginal Social Benefit

The additional benefit to society from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Nonrival Good

Good for which the marginal cost of its provision to an additional consumer is zero.