Approach to constipation Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 48-year-old man presents to the primary care office with three days of abdominal bloating. The patient recently moved to a new house and has been eating takeout food for dinner frequently. The patient reports it has been more difficult to have a bowel movement than usual, and it requires him to strain significantly. The last bowel movement was two days ago, and he reports it was the only one he has had this week. Past surgical history is significant for an appendectomy at age 28. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 80/min, respirations are 18/min, blood pressure is 132/80 mmHg, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. The abdomen is soft with mild tenderness in the left lower quadrant on deep palpation. Which of the following is the most important feature to ask about in order to determine if there is an associated bowel obstruction?  

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