A nurse is providing care for an elderly patient who has not had a bowel movement in 3 days. The nurse recognizes that which of the following may be contributing to the patient's constipation?
A) Peristalsis increases with aging.
B) Decreased activity is common in the elderly.
C) The individual takes multiple medications.
D) The body temperature decreases with aging.
E) Feces may remain in the large intestines for a longer period.
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