A client with external hemorrhoids has called the primary physician's office and has asked the nurse how much fiber and what volume of fluids should be ingested daily to help with the discomfort of the hemorrhoids
What should the nurse tell the client? a. 5-10 g fiber, 1000 ml
b. 10-20 g fiber, 1500 ml
c. 20-30 g fiber, 2500 ml
d. 30-40 g fiber, 4000 ml
C
Increasing fiber and fluids in the client's diet will help keep bowel movements soft. Fiber should be increased to 20-30 g/day and fluids should be increased to 2500 ml/day.
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