Question

The nurse is providing discharge education for a new mother regarding constipation. Which statement by the mother indicates that she understands what the nurse explained to her?a. a good meal for me is cream of chicken soap, cheese toast and ice cream for dessert
b. it is all right to suppress the urge to have a stool for a few days to allow my stitches to heal
c. i will avoid medications for constipation such as psyllium because it can upset the babys stomach
d. i will increase my intake of fruits and vegetables in my diet. I love to eat them anyhow

Answer 1

Answer: d. i will increase my intake of fruits and vegetables in my diet. I love to eat them anyhow.

Explanation:

The fruits and vegetables are the sources of fibers that will add bulk and weight to the stool. The fiber also helps in softening of stool by increasing the requirement of the water intake and the fiber also stimulates the movement of the bowel. Thus if the stool becomes soft then the excretion of the stool will become easy. Hence, the problem of constipation can be overcome.

Thus the d option is correct as the fruits and vegetable intake will help the new mother in case of constipation.