Patient with irritable bowel syndrome

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A patient with irritable bowel syndrome is instructed to begin using a food diary. The patient is unclear as to why a food diary is needed. What is the basis of the nurse's explanation? Flare-ups of IBS are associated with increased caloric intake. Food selection should be based on following a low-sodium, low-fat diet. Excess fluid intake can lead to exacerbations of the disease. Certain foods can act as triggers and cause flare-ups.

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