A Client Has Undergone Diagnostic Tests of the Gastrointestinal (GI)system

A client has undergone diagnostic tests of the gastrointestinal (GI) system.The client, who has chronic constipation, tells the nurse the physician is concerned about peristalsis, and asks why it is important.Which information will the nurse include?

A) Peristalsis counteracts gravity to prevent food from being propelled through the GI tract too swiftly.
B) Peristalsis is movement triggered by enzymes causing food to digest quickly and prevent constipation.
C) Peristalsis is contractions of circular and longitudinal muscles that propels food through the GI tract.
D) Peristalsis is an abnormal movement of the bowel which causes intractable nausea and vomiting.