What should the nurse instruct a client to maintain a normal fecal elimination pattern?
1. Drink two to four glasses of water daily.
2. Include more spicy foods and sugar in the diet.
3. Include more whole grains in the diet.
4. Use enemas as desired.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: For regular elimination, six to eight glasses of water should be consumed daily.
Rationale 2: Increasing the consumption of spicy foods and sugar will cause diarrhea, which is not a normal fecal pattern.
Rationale 3: Eating more whole grains will increase fiber in the diet, which increases bulk and volume.
Rationale 4: The constant use of enemas and laxatives will promote dependence.
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