A client with anorexia complains of constipation. Which of the following nursing measures would be most effective in helping the client reduce constipation?
A) Provide adequate quantity of food.
B) Obtain medical and allergy history.
C) Assist client to increase dietary fiber.
D) Obtain complete food history.
C
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The nurse should assist the client to increase the dietary fiber in her food because it helps reduce constipation. Providing an adequate quantity of food is necessary in maintaining sufficient nutrition and in sustaining normal body weight. Obtaining medical, allergy, and food history would provide valuable information; however, it would not help reduce constipation.
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