Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-fiber diet with a client who has constipation. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the best choice for a high-fiber
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
"My breakfast choice is 1/2 cup of bran cereal."
Rationale:
▶Bran cereal is one of the highest natural sources of dietary fiber, making it a superior choice for managing constipation.
▶It contains insoluble fiber that promotes bowel movement by increasing stool bulk and decreasing intestinal transit time.
▶While almonds and apples provide some fiber, bran cereal offers a more concentrated source.
▶Sweet potatoes also contain fiber, but not as much per serving as bran cereal.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4