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Which fluids are preferred when encouraging fluid intake for a patient experiencing constipation? Select all that...

Which fluids are preferred when encouraging fluid intake for a patient experiencing constipation? Select all that apply.

	a.	Cola
	b.	Tea
	c.	Water
	d.	Coffee
	e.	Apple juice

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Option c water

Option b ) tea

Option e ) apple juice

Water will help in smoothening of fecus and will relive constipation while apple juice and tea will act as laxatives

Coffe and carbonated drinks will only increase constipated

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