Many children with cerebral palsy often have constipation _____.
A) due to decreased fiber intake
B) because their fluid intake must be restricted
C) as a result of medication side effects
D) because coordinated muscle movements are part of bowel emptying
E) as a result of poor vitamin and mineral absorption

Question

​Many children with cerebral palsy often have constipation _____.
A) ​due to decreased fiber intake
B) ​because their fluid intake must be restricted
C) ​as a result of medication side effects
D) ​because coordinated muscle movements are part of bowel emptying
E) ​as a result of poor vitamin and mineral absorption

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Children with cerebral palsy may have difficulty with coordinated muscle movements, including those needed for bowel emptying. This can lead to constipation.

​Many Children with Cerebral Palsy Often Have Constipation _____

Many Children with Cerebral Palsy Often Have Constipation _____