The client is a healthy, active 85-year-old with constipation. Which of the following age-related changes may contribute to this complaint?
A) Inactivity
B) Reduced food and fluid intake
C) Slower peristalsis
D) Decreased sensory perception
C
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The client is healthy and active with no sensory perception difficulties. Slower peristalsis is the only age-related change.
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