An older adult patient is experiencing diarrhea. Which of the following is a likely cause of diarrhea?
A) Fluid volume deficit
B) Antihypertensive agents
C) Laxative abuse
D) Anemia
C
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Laxative abuse is associated with diarrhea. This phenomenon is particularly common among older adults. Antihypertensive agents and anemia are not associated with diarrhea. Fluid volume deficit is a result, not cause, of diarrhea.
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