Mr. Purcell is an elderly gentleman who complains of frequent constipation. To deal with this problem, the nurse tells Mr. Purcell to:
a. drink plenty of fluids.
b. decrease his intake of high-fiber foods.
c. drink more apple juice.
d. avoid fried foods.
a
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a. Tuna b. Lentils c. Whole-grain bread d. Pistachios
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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