What stool description would indicate constipation?
a. Firm stool passed without difficulty every 3 days
b. Hard stool passed without difficulty every 2 days
c. Soft brown stool passed with difficulty every 2 days
d. Hard dry stool passed with difficulty every 3 days
ANS: D
Constipation is defined as a hard, dry stool that is difficult to pass.
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