A nurse is talking with a client who reports constipation. When the nurse discusses dietary changes that can help prevent constipation. which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
A high fiber diet promotes normal bowel elimination. The choice of fruit and toast is the highest fiber option. Macaroni and cheese is a low residue option that could actually worse and constipation. Rice pudding and ripe bananas are low residue options that could actually worsen constipation. Roast chicken and white rice or low residue options that could actually worsen constipation.