A 70-year-old client is discussing his recent difficulty with having regular bowel movements while on a cross-country bus tour with a senior citizens' group.Which of the following assessment questions is directed toward the most likely cause of the problem?

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Attempting to eliminate in a public restroom sometimes results in a temporary inability to defecate.This embarrassment may prompt clients to ignore the urge to defecate,which begins a vicious cycle of constipation and discomfort.Although the remaining options may affect bowel elimination,the situation of the scenario strongly suggests an emotional cause.

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