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Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An adult client reports to the nurse that she has been experiencing constipation recently and is interested in any suggestions regarding dietary changes she might make.

Which of the following suggestions provided by the nurse is most likely to minimize the client's complaint?
1. Have you tried foods like prunes and bran?
2. You might find the new flavored bulk laxatives helpful.
3. What have you tried in the past that hasn't been helpful?
4. Increase your fluid intake; have some juice with breakfast.

Question 2

Which of the following statements made by an older adult reflects the best understanding of the role of fiber regarding good bowel health?

1. Fiber is very effective at cleaning out the bowels.
2. A high-fiber diet results in softer bowel movements.
3. Passing hard, dry stool is more uncomfortable and harder on the bowels.
4. The more fiber there is in my diet, the less risk I have of developing polyps.

kardosa007 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
Unless there is a medical contraindication, an adult needs to drink six to eight glasses (1500 to 2000 mL) of noncaffeinated fluid daily. An increase in fluid intake with the use of fruit juices softens stool and increases peristalsis. Poor fluid intake increases the risk for constipation because of reabsorption of fluid in the colon, resulting in hard, dry stools. Although some of the options are food related, they are not as direct; a laxative is not a dietary change.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
When there is no fiber to transport waste matter through the colon, it increases the risk for polyps. Although the other options are not incorrect, they do not address the most important bar-rier to good bowel health.