A nurse is developing a plan of care for an older client who is being admitted to a long-term care facility. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care to help maintain an appropriate bowel elimination pattern?
A. Limiting vegetable intake to one serving per day
B. Limiting whole grains to three servings per week
C. Providing cooked fruits such as prunes or apricots
D. Including spicy foods in the diet to increase peristalsis
Ans: C. Providing cooked fruits such as prunes or apricots
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