An Older Patient with Intermittent Diarrhea Has Been Advised to Increase

question 17

Multiple Choice

An older patient with intermittent diarrhea has been advised to increase the amount of soluble fiber in their diet. What should the nurse suggest to this patient?

• A) They should restrict the intake of oranges.
• B) They should eat whole-grain cereals.
• C) It is important to limit eating frozen vegetables.
• D) They should limit eating the peels of apples or pears.

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