The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Confined

The nurse is caring for a patient who is confined to the bed.The nurse asks the patient if he needs to have a bowel movement 30 minutes after eating a meal because

A) The digested food needs to make room for recently ingested food.
B) Mastication triggers the digestive system to begin peristalsis.
C) The smell of bowel elimination in the room would deter the patient from eating.
D) More ancillary staff members are available after meal times.