The client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes tells the nurse that since he has increased his intake of fiber, he is having loose stools, flatulence, and abdominal cramping. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Decrease your intake of water and other fluids."
B. "Decrease your intake of fiber now and gradually add high-fiber foods back into your diet."
C. "You must have allergies to high-fiber foods and will need to avoid them in the future."
D. "Taking an antacid 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals should reduce the intensity of your bowel problems."
B
Many people experience these side effects when first increasing dietary fiber. Gradually incor-porating high-fiber foods into the diet can minimize abdominal cramping, discomfort, loose stools, and flatulence.
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