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Miss Betty Bell is a new resident to Lake Nursing Home.She has a history of osteoporosis, depression, and memory loss.She tells her admitting nurse that she has not had a bowel movement since 1967.Her nurse questions her further to determine that she has had irregular bowel movements for the past 40 plus years.
-Miss Bell is ordered a high-fiber diet to maintain normal bowel movement.What could prevent her intake of high-fiber foods (e.g., raw apples, salads)?

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Poor dentition could prevent Miss Bell from consuming high-fiber foods like raw apples and salads, as these foods require good teeth for proper chewing.

Case Studies Miss Betty Bell Is a New Resident to Lake Nursing