A nursing instructor asks a group of students, "Which foods would you encourage a pregnant woman to eat, if she complained of constipation and hemorrhoids?"
Which response by a student would indicate that further teaching is needed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cereals and whole grains d. Meats and eggs
b. Legumes e. Fruits and vegetables
c. Cheese and milk f. 2 to 3 quarts of fluid per day
C, D
Further teaching is needed if a student included cheese, milk, meats, and eggs. Strategies to combat both constipation and hemorrhoids include ensuring a healthy diet high in fiber (e.g., cereals, whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables daily) and ample fluid intake (2 to 3 quarts per day).
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