The nurse recognizes a need for instruction about prevention of constipation when the patient says:
a. "I eat bran flakes or oatmeal every day to add bulk to my diet."
b. "Since I started eating three servings of fruit a day, I have not been constipated."
c. "I never am constipated. I take a gentle laxative every night."
d. "My daily walks have kept my bowels working regularly."
ANS: C
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