A patient was seen in the clinic for removal of a fecal impaction. A nurse provides patient teaching to help prevent recurrent constipation and impaction. Which of the following instructions might the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply
1. "Try not to delay toileting when the urge to defecate occurs."
2. "Increase the fiber in your diet."
3. "Limit the amount of fluids you drink prior to eating."
4. "Increase the amount of sugar in your daily diet."
5. "Get some form of exercise daily."
ANS: 1, 2, 5
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