What does the nurse teach the client with esophageal diverticula about dietary needs?
a. "Eat soft foods and smaller meals."
b. "Only eat puréed foods."
c. "Avoid drinking liquids with meals."
d. "Avoid dairy products."
A
Soft foods and smaller meals assist in reducing the symptoms of pressure and reflux that accom-pany diverticula. The client does not have to avoid liquids or dairy products because these do not cause symptoms. The client does not have to eat puréed foods because he or she does not have difficulty swallowing or chewing foods.
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