Short Case Study Questions
Ms. Betty Bell is an 85-year old new resident to Lake Nursing Home. She has a history of osteoporosis, depression, and anorexia. Her nurse is informed that Ms. Bell has bennexperiencing constipation for the past 10 days.
-Ms. Bell is given a diet order for a high-fiber diet to maintain normal bowel movements. What could prevent her intake of high-fiber foods (e.g., raw apples, salads)?

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Short Case Study Questions  
Ms. Betty Bell is an 85-year old new resident to Lake Nursing Home. She has a history of osteoporosis, depression, and anorexia. Her nurse is informed that Ms. Bell has bennexperiencing constipation for the past 10 days.
-Ms. Bell is given a diet order for a high-fiber diet to maintain normal bowel movements. What could prevent her intake of high-fiber foods (e.g., raw apples, salads)?

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Poor dentition (loss of teeth or poor condition of teeth) can make it difficult for Ms. Bell to chew and digest high-fiber foods like raw apples and salads. This may limit her intake of these foods and potentially impact her bowel movements. Low acid production, lack of fiber enzymes, and osteoporosis are not directly related to the intake of high-fiber foods.