Which client is most at risk to develop constipation?
A. The pediatric client who takes antibiotics for ear infections
B. The elderly client who routinely takes a stimulant laxative twice daily
C. The young client in the hospital for an appendectomy
D. The middle-aged client who uses an enema during periods of travel
Answer: B
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