An 83-year-old male with a history of dementia, currently living in a long-term care facility, is noted to be frequently lying in soiled sheets when the nursing staff attends to him. He sometimes lack having a solid bowel movement for many days altogether. What is the diagnosis? How to treat? What are preferred pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities? How to prevent

The presentation of an 83-year-old male with dementia frequently lying in soiled sheets and experiencing prolonged intervals without a solid …

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