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Sportsfan2111

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What food provides a natural laxative effect?
 
  a. Orange
  b. Pineapple
  c. Prunes
  d. Raw apple

Question 2

What stool description would indicate constipation?
 
  a. Firm stool passed without difficulty every 3 days
  b. Hard stool passed without difficulty every 2 days
  c. Soft brown stool passed with difficulty every 2 days
  d. Hard dry stool passed with difficulty every 3 days


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jessicaduplan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Although all the options add fiber and bulk to the diet, only prunes provide a laxative effect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Constipation is defined as a hard, dry stool that is difficult to pass.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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