Which client is most at risk to develop constipation?
1. The pediatric client who takes antibiotics for ear infections
2. The elderly client who routinely takes a stimulant laxative twice daily.
3. The young client in the hospital for an appendectomy
4. The middle-aged client who uses an enema when he travels
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The pediatric client is at low risk to develop constipation.
Rationale 2: Elderly clients who abuse laxatives are at risk for constipation.
Rationale 3: The young client is at low risk to develop constipation.
Rationale 4: The middle-aged client is at low risk to develop constipation.
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