Ms. Betty Bell is a new resident to Lake Nursing Home. She has a history of osteoporosis, depression, and memory loss. She tells her admitting nurse that she has not had a bowel movement since 1967. Her nurse questions her further to determine that she has had irregular bowel movements for the past 40 plus years. Ms. Bell is given an order for a high-fiber diet to maintain normal bowel movements
What could prevent her intake of high-fiber foods (e.g., raw apples, salads)?
A) low acid production
B) lack of fiber enzymes
C) poor dentition
D) short-term memory problems
C
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