A 25-year-old client reports intermittent abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence that has lasted for several months.
Which of the following would the nurse tell the client to avoid?
A 25-year-old client reports intermittent abdominal pain, bloating, and flatulence that has lasted for several months.
Which of the following would the nurse tell the client to avoid?
A. fiber
[8%]
B. broccoli
[51%]
C. yogurt
[21%]
D. simple carbohydrates
[20%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Nutrition
Lesson
Nutrition
Client Need
Test Plan
Basic Care and Comfort
Related Topic
Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice B is correct. Broccoli forms gas in the stomach and should be avoided for this patient.
Choice A is incorrect. High fiber foods help assemble waste in the intestine by adding bulk to stool.
Choice C is incorrect. Yogurt can help eliminate toxins and replace lousy gut bacteria with healthy bacteria.
Choice D is incorrect. Complex carbohydrates are more likely to cause abdominal discomfort than simple carbohydrates.
Additional Info
✓ Foods that can cause gas include cabbage, asparagus, brussels sprouts, broccoli, and beans.
✓ If not accustomed to eating high-fiber food, the client should be advised to gradually add these foods to the diet to avoid flatulence and abdominal cramping.
✓ If a client is lactose intolerant, ingesting milk products can cause bloating, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and flatulence.
