A nurse caring for elderly patients in an assisted-living facility encourages patients to eat a diet high in fiber to avoid which of the following developmental risk factors for this group?

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Elderly patients are at risk for constipation due to a variety of factors including decreased mobility, medication use, and decreased fluid intake. A diet high in fiber can help prevent constipation and promote regular bowel movements. The other options are also related to bowel function but are not specifically developmental risk factors for elderly patients.

A Nurse Caring for Elderly Patients in an Assisted-Living Facility