The nurse is answering questions posed by a client who has a colostomy. The client is concerned about continued problems with stool odor. The nurse asks the client to recall foods eaten during the previous day
Which of the following meals should be discussed with the client with regard to the concerns voiced? 1. Breakfast consisting of cold cereal, milk, toast, and peaches
2. Lunch consisting of a cod fish sandwich, potato chips, and a pickle spear
3. Dinner consisting of baked chicken, a poppy seed roll, baked potato, and sliced tomatoes
4. Snack consisting of cheese and crackers
2. Lunch consisting of a cod fish sandwich, potato chips, and a pickle spear
Rationale:
Fish is an odor-producing food. The remaining choices are not associated with odor or gas production.
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