A mother reports that her 2-year-old child experiences constipation frequently. Which food would the nurse recommend to include in the child's diet?

a. Cooked vegetables
b. Pretzels
c. Whole-grain cereal
d. Yogurt


ANS: C
Dietary modifications for constipation include eating more high-roughage foods such as whole-grain breads and cereals.

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The nurse prepares to obtain a urine specimen from a client's indwelling catheter. What is the nurse's understanding of the purpose of clamping the indwelling catheter prior to collection of urine?

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