In the nursing care plan for a client with constipation, the nurse should have an intervention that addresses the number of grams of cellulose that are needed for normal bowel function. How many grams should be in the daily diet?

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A person who consumes approximately 20 to 30 g of dietary fiber from fruits, vegetables, and grains will most likely have sufficient bulk in the stools to allow for easy defecation.

In the Nursing Care Plan for a Client with Constipation