A nurse is assisting a patient in making dietary choices that promote healthy bowel elimination. Which menu option should the nurse recommend?
A) Broccoli and cheese soup with potato bread
B) Turkey and mashed potatoes with brown gravy
C) Grape and walnut chicken salad sandwich on whole wheat bread
D) Dinner salad topped with hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and fat-free dressing

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Grapes and whole wheat bread are high fiber and should be chosen. Cheese, eggs, potato bread, and mashed potatoes do not contain as much fiber as whole wheat bread. A healthy diet for the bowel should include foods high in bulk-forming fiber. Whole grains, fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables are excellent sources. Foods without much fiber and with high levels of fat can slow down peristalsis, causing constipation.

A Nurse Is Assisting a Patient in Making Dietary Choices