What should the nurse teach a school-age child and his parents about the management of ulcer disease?
a. Eat a bland, low-fiber diet in small, frequent meals.
b. Eat three balanced meals a day with no snacking between meals.
c. The child needs to eat alone to avoid stress.
d. Do not give antacids 1 hour before or after antiulcer medications.
D
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A A bland diet is not indicated for ulcer disease. The diet should be a regular diet
that is low in caffeine, and the child should eat a meal or snack every 2 to 3
hours.
B The child should eat every 2 to 3 hours.
C Eating alone is not indicated.
D Antacids can interfere with antiulcer medication if given less than 1 hour before
or after antiulcer medications.
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