A nurse is caring for a 78-year-old lady who has come into the hospital for suspected MI. When doing the initial assessment, the nurse notes the patient has not had a bowel movement in 4 days
What does the nurse know about changes in the GI system that occur with aging?
A) There is a decrease in many GI disorders of function and motility.
B) There is an increase in many GI disorders of function and motility.
C) The incidence of diarrhea decreases.
D) The incidence of irritable bowel symptoms increases.
Ans: B
Feedback: Although irritable bowel symptoms decrease with aging, there seems to be an increase in many GI disorders of function and motility. This makes options A, C, and D incorrect.
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