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cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse explains that a diet low in fiber results in a small stool that

a. moves rapidly through the intestines.
b. becomes excessively dry.
c. overstimulates the defecation reflex.
d. contributes to frequent bowel movements.

Question 2

What can suppress the defecation reflex?

a. Frequent episodes of diarrhea
b. Long-term use of vitamin A and vitamin B complex
c. Repeatedly ignoring the urge
d. Excessive fiber and bulk in the diet

momo1250 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Small stools move slowly because of the understimulation of peristalsis. The stool becomes dry and leads to infrequent defecation and constipation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Ignoring the urge to defecate repeatedly suppresses the urge and may destroy it completely.

cartlidgeashley · **Reply #2 on:** Jul 11, 2018

TY

momo1250 · **Reply #3 on:** Jul 11, 2018

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