RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 2361 of 2368

A client with bowel incontinence and loose stools asks how to add bulk to the stool. Which statement shows the client understood the teaching?

  1. I will stop all fiber so that my stools become firmer
  2. I will drink extra coffee to help my bowels settle
  3. I will eat whole grains with a goal of 30 grams of fiber a day
  4. I will eat more fried foods to slow my stools
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Correct answer: I will eat whole grains with a goal of 30 grams of fiber a day

Fiber adds bulk and thickens loose stool. Caffeine and fatty, fried foods may worsen incontinence.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Elimination: Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026