A common dietary cause of constipation is a. megacolon or ...

[amal]

A common dietary cause of constipation is
 
  a. megacolon or Hirschsprung's disease.
  b. inadequate intakes of dietary fiber and fluids.
  c. chronic intake of excessive amounts of caffeine.
  d. inadequate intakes of fruit and vegetable juices.

Question 2

One of the clients on the unit has dumping syndrome. Which food is most likely to be restricted for this individual?
 
  A) Milk B) Mashed potatoes C) Lean meat D) Margarine

[billybob123]

Answer to Question 1

B
A common dietary cause of constipation is inadequate intake of dietary fiber and fluids. Caffeine does not cause constipation. Fruit and vegetable juices add fluid, but not fiber, so they do not decrease constipation. Megacolon or Hirschsprung's disease is a nondietary and rare cause of constipation.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Individuals with dumping syndrome should limit their milk intake to either 1 or fat-free as long as they are not lactose intolerant.