Which Of The Following Is Not True About Constipation In Older Adults?

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Which Of The Following Is Not True About Constipation In Older Adults?

Older adults tend to have a decline in body function that may lead to constipation. Older adults tend to use laxatives indiscriminately and not for true constipation. Polypharmacy with older adults is a major problem, especially with laxatives. Most older adults don't have problems with constipation, they have problems with diarrhea. Patient education in older adults is essential to decrease the misuse of laxatives.
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Most older adults don't have problems with constipation, they have problems with diarrhea.

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