Peptic ulcer disease
Peptic ulcer disease ( 45 Questions)
A nurse is providing dietary education to a client with peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following dietary modifications should the nurse recommend to the client?
Increasing the intake of spicy foods can exacerbate symptoms in a client with peptic ulcer disease, as they can irritate the stomach lining and increase acid production.
This statement is correct. Consuming small, frequent meals throughout the day can help reduce stomach distention and pressure, minimizing the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.
Avoiding fluids with meals is not a standard recommendation for peptic ulcer disease. Adequate hydration is important, and drinking fluids with meals should not significantly affect stomach distention.
Citrus fruits and juices are acidic and can aggravate the stomach lining in a client with peptic ulcer disease. It is best to avoid or limit their consumption.
Increasing the intake of spicy foods can exacerbate symptoms in a client with peptic ulcer disease, as they can irritate the stomach lining and increase acid production.
Choice B reason:
This statement is correct. Consuming small, frequent meals throughout the day can help reduce stomach distention and pressure, minimizing the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.
Choice C reason:
Avoiding fluids with meals is not a standard recommendation for peptic ulcer disease. Adequate hydration is important, and drinking fluids with meals should not significantly affect stomach distention.
Choice D reason:
Citrus fruits and juices are acidic and can aggravate the stomach lining in a client with peptic ulcer disease. It is best to avoid or limit their consumption.