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bobypop

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Which of the following may increase gas formation in patients with ostomies?
 a. Drinking carbonated beverages b. Drinking buttermilk
  c. Eating parsley d. Eating yogurt

Question 2

Patients with ileostomies are at risk for developing obstructions. A patient can reduce her risk for this complication by:
 a. following a high-fiber diet. b. chewing food thoroughly.
  c. taking B12 injections. d. chewing gum daily.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b





 

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