The nurse teaches the patient to best maintain optimal GI function by including what in the daily routine?
A) Exercise, adequate sleep, and avoiding caffeine
B) Proper diet, fluid intake, and exercise
C) Proper diet, avoiding alcohol, and cautious use of laxatives
D) Avoiding prescription medications, increased fluid intake, and vigorous exercise
B
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The best way to maintain gastrointestinal (GI) function is through proper diet including optimizing fiber intake, adequate fluid intake, and exercise, which will stimulate GI activity. Drugs should only be used when normal function cannot be maintained. Options A, C, and D are not correct.
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