A 70-Year-Old Client Is Discussing His Recent Difficulty with Having

question 5

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old client is discussing his recent difficulty with having regular bowel movements while on a cross-country bus tour with a senior citizens' group.Which of the following assessment questions is directed toward the most likely cause of the problem?

• A) "Did the bus stop frequently so you could get up and walk around?"
• B) "Did you eat enough fiber while you were on the trip?"
• C) "Do you find using public restrooms unsettling?"
• D) "Do you have any chronic bowel-related problems?"

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Definitions:

Iliolumbar Artery

An artery that supplies blood to the ilium and lumbar regions of the spine.

Axillary Artery

A major artery located under the arm, providing blood supply to the upper limb and parts of the thoracic area.

Brachial Artery

A major blood vessel of the upper arm, responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the arm and hand.