(750 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATIONALE OF EACH ANSWER INCLUDED

1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse?

a- Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea.

b- Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort

c- Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream.

d- Reinforce this teaching by asking the client to list a dairy food that he might select.

Rationale:

Diets rich in milk and cream stimulate gastric acid secretion