An older patient with intermittent diarrhea has been advised to increase the amount of soluble fiber in their diet. What should the nurse suggest to this patient?
1. They should restrict the intake of oranges.
2. They should eat whole-grain cereals.
3. It is important to limit eating frozen vegetables.
4. They should limit eating the peels of apples or pears.
2. They should eat whole-grain cereals.
Explanation: 1. There is no reason for the patient to restrict the intake of oranges.
2. Increase fiber in your diet by eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and more whole-grain cereal and bread.
3. Frozen vegetables could be another source of soluble fiber.
4. The peels of apples or pears could be another source of soluble fiber.
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