Which food choices indicate that this teaching has been understood?

The nurse provides a male client with diet teaching so that he can help prevent constipation in the future. 

Which food choices indicate that this teaching has been understood?
A . Omelette and hash browns
B . Pancakes and syrup
C . Bagel with cream cheese
D . Cooked oatmeal and grapefruit half

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Answer: D

Explanation:

(A) Eggs and hash browns do not provide much fiber and bulk, so they do not effectively prevent constipation.

(B) Pancakes and syrup also have little fiber and bulk, so they do not effectively prevent constipation.

(C) Bagel and cream cheese do not provide intestinal bulk.

(D) A combination of oatmeal and fresh fruit will provide fiber and intestinal bulk.