Question

bryan’s mother is constantly calling him and complaining that she is constipated. bryan does some research and makes the following recommendations to his mother to help alleviate constipation. all of these are correct recommendations for alleviating constipation except ______

multiple choice

○ eat more high-fiber foods like whole grain breads and cereals

○ increase water intake to help prevent dehydration, which makes constipation worse

○ ignore normal bowel urges for bowel training

○ try to develop more regular bowel habits, such as allowing the same time each day for a bowel movement, which will help train the large intestine to respond routinely

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on constipation relief knowledge:

• High - fiber foods (like whole - grain breads/cereals) add bulk to stool, aiding in its movement, so this is a correct recommendation.
• Dehydration can worsen constipation, so increasing water intake is correct.
• Ignoring normal bowel urges can lead to stool hardening and further constipation, as the stool stays in the colon longer and more water is reabsorbed. This is not a correct recommendation.
• Regular bowel habits (like a set time for bowel movements) train the colon, which helps with constipation, so this is correct.

Answer:

C. ignore normal bowel urges for bowel training