Which patient is most at risk for increased peristalsis?
a. A 5-year-old child who ignores the urge to defecate owing to embarrassment
b. A 21-year-old patient with three final examinations on the same day
c. A 40-year-old woman with major depressive disorder
d. An 80-year-old man in an assisted-living environment
ANS: B
Stress can stimulate digestion and increase peristalsis. Ignoring the urge to defecate, depression, and age-related changes of the elderly are causes of constipation.
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