A patient with PKD usually experiences constipation. What does the nurse recommend?
a. Increased dietary fiber and increased fluids
b. Decreased dietary fiber and increased fluids
c. Daily laxatives and increased exercise
d. Tap-water enemas and fiber supplements
Answer: a. Increased dietary fiber and increased fluids
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