Which of the following meals is appropriate for the client with irritable bowel syndrome?

A. Tuna salad on white bread and a diet cola
B. Grilled steak, green beans, dinner roll, and coffee
C. Broiled chicken, brown rice, salad, and a glass of water
D. Fried shrimps, salad, baked potato, and a glass of wine


C
Clients with irritable bowel syndrome are advised to eat a high-fiber diet, with 8 to 10 cups of liquid daily. They should avoid alcohol, caffeine, and other gastric irritants.

Nursing

You might also like to view...

The diagnosis of __________________ ___________________includes the symptoms of gross distortion of body image, preoccupation with food, and refusal to eat

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Nursing

A patient's body is covered by fine, downy hair. The patient weighs 70 pounds and is 5 feet 4 inches tall. Which term should be documented?

a. Amenorrhea b. Alopecia c. Lanugo d. Stupor

Nursing

During a job interview, the nurse recruiter informs you that the organization is undergoing several significant changes. As a new graduate, you recognize that one characteristic of organizational change is:

a. improving efficiency. c. mandatory on an annual basis. b. spontaneous action. d. voluntary for self-improvement.

Nursing

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intravenous dopamine (Intropin). The nurse notes erythema and swelling at the IV insertion site. What is the nurse's initial action?

a. Apply warm soaks to the area. b. Monitor the patient closely for hypertension. c. Obtain an order for an electrocardiogram. d. Notify the provider of a need for phentolamine mesylate (Regitine).

Nursing