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Brenda is a 26 year old femalewho is being discharged from the hospital after a vaginal delivryof 8 pound healthy infant. Brenda is instructed by the nurse to eata diet high in fiber and 8 glasses of water per day to preventconstipation. Rxplain the role of fiber and water to promotedefecation

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ANSWER Constipation is related to dehydration of colon and difficulty in passing stools Role of Water When the body is properly hydrated less water will be withdrawn from the colon This will    See Answer
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