Ms. Betty Bell is a new resident to Lake Nursing Home. She has a history of osteoporosis, depression, and memory loss. She tells her admitting nurse that she has not had a bowel movement since 1967. Her nurse questions her further to determine that she has had irregular bowel movements for the past 40 plus years. What is a potential cause of Ms. Bell's constipation?
A) dehydration
B) a high-fiber diet
C) increased food intake
D) high levels of physical activity
A
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