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What information is important to teach a client concerning how they can prevent constipation?
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Correct Answer:
Exercise, increased fluid intake and high fiber diet.
Rationale:
🥦A prevention plan should emphasize non-pharmacologic measures that normalize stool form and transit: regular exercise, adequate fluids, and a high-fiber diet.
🥦Fiber (e.g., fruits, vegetables, whole grains) increases stool bulk and retains water, promoting softer, easier-to-pass stools and stimulating peristalsis.
🥦Hydration prevents excessive colonic water reabsorption, avoiding dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass.
🥦Physical activity enhances gut motility, reducing colonic transit time and lowering the risk of fecal impaction.
🥦Establishing routine toileting, responding promptly to the urge to defecate, and limiting constipating foods (e.g., excessive cheese) further support bowel regularity.
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EXAM #4 UPPER AND LOWER GI FALL 25 CLARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
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