An elderly client is constipated and tells the nurse that this has not happened before. The best response for the nurse to make is which of the following? 1. “Constipation is an expected problem at...

An elderly client is constipated and tells the nurse that this has not happened before. The best response for the nurse to make is which of the following?

1. “Constipation is an expected problem at your age.”

2. “You need to eat more fiber.”

3. “You need to drink more water.”

4. “The new onset of constipation may be a sign of a more serious problem.”