A Nurse Is Assisting a Patient in Making Dietary Choices

question 32

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assisting a patient in making dietary choices that promote healthy bowel elimination. Which menu option should the nurse recommend?

• A) Broccoli and cheese soup with potato bread
• B) Turkey and mashed potatoes with brown gravy
• C) Grape and walnut chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat bread
• D) Dinner salad topped with hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and fat-free dressing

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