A client is complaining of occasional constipation. The nurse recognizes that some foods have a physiologic effect on the body outside of their nutritional value
Of the following, what food would the nurse recommend to the client that may help prevent constipation? A) Shredded wheat B) Puffed rice C) Oranges D) Lettuce
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Fibers in whole grains, dried peas and beans, and bran increase stool weight to help prevent constipation. Puffed rice is made from white (refined) rice which is low in fiber. The fiber in fruits is in the skin, and we do not eat the skin of an orange. Lettuce is not a high-fiber food.
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