What should a nurse suggest to a patient with a colostomy choose when selecting an appropriate diet to reduce excess gas or diarrhea?
a. Roast beef, mashed potatoes, and peeled stewed tomatoes
b. Broiled pork chop, boiled potato, and corn on the cob
c. Broiled trout, mashed potatoes, and spi-nach
d. Barbeque pork on a white bun, coleslaw, and French fries
A
Gas-forming or spicy foods and roughage, such as corn, fish, and cabbage, usually cause gas and diarrhea.
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