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. 2013 Aug 10;38(8):21-5.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000431882.25363.5f.

Constipation in older adults

Barbara K Bailes  1 , Kathleen Reeve
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Constipation in older adults

Barbara K Bailes et al. Nurse Pract. .

Abstract

Constipation is a common complaint in the general population, particularly among older adults. Patients present with infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. Management of this uncomfortable condition involves diet, fluid intake, and medications.

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