A patient on strict bedrest for 5 days has not had a bowel movement although normally this occurs every day.When determining the nursing diagnosis,what would be causing this patient's constipation?
A) Change in previous pattern
B) Immobility
C) Dietary intake
D) Change in environment

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Immobility can cause decreased bowel motility leading to constipation. A change in previous pattern, dietary intake, or environment may also contribute, but immobility is the most likely cause in this scenario as the patient has been on strict bedrest for 5 days.

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