A patient complains of constipation.If the person is constipated,you would expect her stools to be:
A) Large or marble-sized
B) Liquid
C) Soft and shaped like the rectum
D) Black and tarry

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Constipation causes the stools to become hard and difficult to pass, resulting in larger or marble-sized stools. Liquid stools would indicate diarrhea. Soft and shaped like the rectum would be indicative of normal bowel movements. Black and tarry stools could be a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding and would require medical attention.

A Patient Complains of Constipation