Ms. Betty Bell is a new resident to Lake Nursing Home. She has a history of osteoporosis, depression, and memory loss. She tells her admitting nurse that she has not had a bowel movement since 1967. Her nurse questions her further to determine that she has had irregular bowel movements for the past 40 plus years. Ms. Bell's constipation could be related to which condition?

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Osteoporosis can lead to chronic pain, which can cause depression. Depression can then lead to physical symptoms such as constipation. Therefore, the constipation could be related to Ms. Bell's history of osteoporosis and depression. Confusion and memory loss are not directly related to constipation. Anxiety may cause constipation, but it is not mentioned as one of Ms. Bell's conditions.

Ms Betty Bell Is a New Resident to Lake Nursing