Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
Colonoscopy results indicate the diagnosis of irritable bowel disease (IBD) in a patient admitted to the hospital with diarrhea. What information should the nurse include when preparing patient education regarding diet?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A low-roughage (low-fiber) diet helps manage diarrhea and reduce intestinal irritation in patients with IBD.