Mrs. James is 7 months pregnant and states that she has developed a problem with constipation. She eats a well-balanced diet and is usually regular
You should explain that constipation is common during pregnancy because of changes in the colorectal areas, such as: a. decreased movement through the colon and increased water absorption from the stool.
b. increased movement through the colon and increased salt taken from foods.
c. looser anal sphincter and fewer nutrients taken from foods.
d. tighter anal sphincter and less iron elimi-nated in the stool.
A
Constipation and flatus are more common during pregnancy because the colon is displaced, pe-ristalsis is decreased, and water absorption is increased. Movement through the colon is de-creased during pregnancy. The colon does not absorb nutrients. A tighter sphincter tone is not related to pregnancy.
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