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cartlidgeashley

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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

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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.


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