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Which of the Following Is NOT True About Constipation in Older

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Which of the following is NOT true about constipation in older adults?


A) Older adults tend to have a decline in body function that may lead to constipation.
B) Older adults tend to use laxatives indiscriminately and not for true constipation.
C) Polypharmacy with older adults is a major problem, especially with laxatives.
D) Older adult patients use laxatives and cathartics.
E) Patient education in older adults is essential to decrease the misuse of laxatives.

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