A Client with a History of Constipation Is Instructed to Consume

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client with a history of constipation is instructed to consume a high fiber diet. Which of the following if statement by the client as an appropriate food choice indicates the need for additional teaching?

• A) Brown rice
• B) White bread
• C) Dried lentils
• D) Popcorn

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Definitions:

Hypoventilates

A condition where ventilation is inadequate to perform needed gas exchange, often resulting in increased blood CO2 levels.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid and aortic bodies that detect changes in blood chemical content, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings in the cardiovascular system that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.

Conscious Control

The capacity to directly and intentionally influence one's own physical or mental actions or processes.