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P68T · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which factors place the patient at risk for constipation? Select all that apply.

a. Sedentary lifestyle
b. High-dose calcium therapy
c. Lactose intolerance
d. Spicy food consumption

Question 2

Which of the following is true of synarthroses? Joints are:

a. Freely movable
b. Capable of only limited movement
c. Immovable
d. Painful with movement

14vl19 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B
Physical activity stimulates peristalsis and bowel elimination. Therefore, those with a sedentary lifestyle commonly experience constipation. High-dose calcium therapy also predisposes a patient to constipation. Lactose intolerance and spicy food consumption are associated with a nursing diagnosis of diarrhea, not constipation.

Answer to Question 2

C
Synarthroses joints are immovable joints. The sutures between the cranial bones are considered synarthroses joints. Although these joints have some flexibility in youth to allow for growth, they gradually become rigid and immovable with age. There is no pain associated with synarthroses.