Mrs. Jones is 93 yr-old, right-handed women who had a stroke three years ago. This left her with little use of the right side of her body. The stroke also affected her gag reflux and she have difficulty swallowing. She also has a hard time moving around since the stroke, and so she spends most of her time sitting or lying down. Mrs. Jones has a sweet tooth and she eats a lot of white bread, pastries, and cookies. She often refuses her meal trays since she is full from eating sweets. Recently Mrs. Jones has been complaining of abdominal cramps. While assisting Mrs. Jones to the restroom you’re not that her garments were soiled with fecal matter. The nurse stated that she was constipated. What could be done to prevent Mrs. Jones from becoming constipated in the future? What type of diet should Mrs. Jones consume?
