Based on her recall, what would you recommend that Mrs. K eat during one of her attacks? Compare this to what you would recommend after the attack is over
During the attack Mrs. K should go on a low-fiber diet and eat only very soft, very easily digested foods, as discussed in the answer to question #7 . Depending on the severity of the attack, she may be on liquids for a few days. After inflammation has cleared, she should slowly return to a soft high-fiber diet as discussed in the answer to question #8 . A stool volume expander would also be helpful.
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