The nurse is doing client teaching with a client going home to finish recovering from an exacerbation of peptic ulcer disease. What statement by the client lets the nurse know that the client understands the teaching?
A) "I should eat what I like when I like."
B) "I should season my food well with the spices I like best."
C) "Drinking caffeine throughout the day is recommended."
D) "I should not eat for two hours before going to bed."
D
Feedback:
There are certain strategies that can help with peptic ulcer disease. Avoiding items that stimulate gastric secretions, avoiding eating 2 hours before going to bed, and avoiding individual intolerances are just a few.
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