A patient is hospitalized during an acute exacerbation of symptoms related to Crohn's disease. The nurse shows an understanding of the need for bowel rest by providing which instruction?
1. "Select foods that are high in potassium.".
2. "You should eat a soft diet until the diarrhea subsides.".
3. "You may find a high-calorie, low-fat, high-fiber diet helpful.".
4. "Expect to be started on total parenteral nutrition (TPN).".
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Rationale 1: High-potassium foods are not part of a "bowel rest" regimen.
Rationale 2: The patient on bowel rest is not given soft foods.
Rationale 3: This diet would not provide bowel rest.
Rationale 4: During an acute exacerbation of IBD, particularly Crohn's disease, the patient is allowed no food taken orally. During this period of "bowel rest," total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is usually prescribed.
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