The nurse encourages fluid intake for the older adult to prevent constipation because if fluid intake is inadequate, constipation occurs because _________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. fluid will be withdrawn from the stool.
b. stool becomes hard and dry.
c. less mucus is formed in the colon.
d. lumen of bowel constricts because of smaller bulk.
e. peristalsis slows.
ANS: A, B, C
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Activity ____________________ the patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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