Which action is most appropriate for a client experiencing constipation? Select all that apply.

a. Increase intake of milk and cheese

b. Increase intake of bread and pasta

c. Increase intake of fruits and vegetables Increase intake of lean meats

d. Increase intake of beans and legumes

Answer: Increase intake of fruits and vegetables

Increase intake of beans and legumes

Explanation: Constipation is health condition in which the movements of stool passage and bowel movement becomes slow. It causes pain in stomach, stools with blood etc.

To get rid of this situation fiber intake should be adequate and drinking water is also necessary. Consumption of food like vegetables fruits (apple, kiwifruit etc), beans etc will reduce the constipation.

Other options are incorrect because milk, cheese, pasta lean meat, bread etc are the product that belong to the category of dairy, fat etc which does not soothe the digesting process while constipation rather reduces the fiber amount in body.