A patient is having problems with fecal incontinence. What should the nurse encourage the patient to include in the diet to help with this problem?
a. Raw fruits and vegetables
b. Potatoes and bread
c. Coffee and tea
d. Prune and grape juice
B
Foods that thicken the stool, such as potatoes, bread, bananas, rice, cheese, yogurt, oatmeal, oat bran, boiled milk, and pasta, should be encouraged.
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