A nurse is caring for a client with primary constipation. Which of the following factors is responsible for primary constipation?
A) High intake of insoluble fiber
B) Frequent, unpredictable urges to defecate
C) Inadequate intake of liquid
D) Frequent physical activity
C
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Primary constipation results from lifestyle factors such as insufficient fluid intake, inadequate intake of fiber, inactivity, or ignoring the urge to defecate. Fiber intake and exercise promote relief from constipation.
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