Posted: July 20th, 2017

When teaching an elderly client how to prevent constipation, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

When teaching an elderly client how to prevent constipation, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

1. “Drink 6 glasses of fluid each day.”
2. “Avoid grain products and nuts.”
3. “Add at least 4 grams of bran to your cereal each morning.”
4. “Be sure to get regular exercise.”