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Redwolflake15

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on: Jul 16, 2018

Constipation is a common problem in older persons because of:

a. Decreased digestive juices
b. Chewing problems
c. Swallowing problems
d. Decreased peristalsis

Question 2

Older persons need:

a. Fewer calories
b. More calories
c. Less water
d. More water

bigsis44

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Posts: 317

Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A

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