The client asks the nurse to recommend bulk-forming foods that may be included in the diet. Which of the following should be recommended by the nurse?
1. Whole grains
2. Fruit juice
3. Rare meats
4. Milk products
ANS: 1
Bulk-forming foods, such as grains, fruits, and vegetables, absorb fluids and increase stool mass. Fruit juice, rare meats, and milk products are not bulk-forming foods.
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