A 70 year old client is in hospital following surgery to remove his gallbladder. He complains to the nurse on post op day 2 that he hasn't had a bowel movement since before surgery. The nurse explains possible reasons for his constipation. What statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
A) As you age, the motility of the bowel slows.
B) This happens frequently after gall bladder surgery.
C) You are not as active physically as you were pre-hospital.
D) Medications for pain are known to cause constipation.
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