Vignette #1 Sue and Juan Are Newlyweds, and Sue Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

Vignette #1 Sue and Juan are newlyweds, and Sue is taking a nutrition course at the local college. She wants to apply the principles that she has learned. Juan is currently a bit overweight and rarely eats a balanced diet. Sue notices that he usually has gas after meals, especially when dairy is present. Lately, he has also been complaining about constipation. Let's see what you can do to assist Sue in her efforts to analyze Juan's digestive problems.
To help Juan with his constipation, which action is only advised after other measures have failed?

• A) Take a laxative after consulting a physician.
• B) Eat bran cereal for breakfast and more vegetables throughout the day.
• C) Drink more fluids.
• D) Take a walk at lunchtime and after work every day.
• E) Pay attention to the urge to have a bowel movement.

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