For the patient with a hiatal hernia, the nurse recommends avoidance of fats because fats:
a. relax the sphincter, allowing reflux.
b. may cause nausea and vomiting.
c. cause hypermobility of the colon.
d. may initiate the strangulation of the her-nia.
A
Hiatal hernia is the result of a defect in the wall of the diaphragm where the esophagus passes through. A hiatal hernia is formed by the protrusion of part of the stomach or the lower part of the esophagus up into the thoracic cavity. Intake of alcohol, chocolate, caffeine, and fatty food is limited, and smoking should be avoided. Ingestion of fats relaxes the sphincter, allowing reflux.
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