A school-age child has a diagnosis of constipation. When planning dietary teaching for the parents, what food does the nurse emphasize as a means to decrease constipation?
A.
Cheese
B.
Milk
C.
Produce
D.
Rice
ANS: C
Constipation can be partially managed with good dietary habits, including eating lots of fresh produce for fiber and increasing water intake.
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