The patient has begun taking psyllium. What patient education should be given to the patient?
A) Eat several servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day.
B) Avoid citrus fruit juices.
C) Reduce intake of carbonated drinks.
D) Increase his fluid intake to 3000 mL a day.

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Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative that absorbs water and forms a gel-like mass that helps to move stool through the intestines. In order to prevent bowel obstruction, it is important to increase fluid intake to at least 3000 mL per day. Choices A, B, and C are general dietary recommendations and do not specifically address the patient's use of psyllium.

The Patient Has Begun Taking Psyllium