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A resident should be offered a bedpan, urinal, or trip to the bathroom about ______ minutes after fluids are consumed.

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 30

The correct answer is: 30

After fluids are consumed, a resident should be offered a bedpan, urinal, or trip to the bathroom about 30 minutes later to assist with timely and appropriate elimination needs. This recommendation is based on the typical digestion and absorption time for fluids in the body, ensuring that residents have the opportunity to eliminate waste comfortably and maintain their dignity and health. The other options (A, B, and C) are not ideal as they may rush the resident or lead to discomfort due to inadequate time for the body to process and eliminate fluids.