An older patient asks the nurse what he can about nausea that occurs after eating because of delayed gastric emptying. What advice should the nurse provide to the patient?
A) Changing to a vegetarian, organic diet
B) Limiting food intake and taking antacids regularly
C) Increasing the amount of soluble and insoluble fiber in his diet
D) Eating several small meals throughout the day rather than three larger ones
D
Feedback:
More frequent intake of smaller amounts of food is noted to be useful in the management of slow gastric emptying. A vegetarian diet and increasing fiber intake are not known to be effective management techniques for delayed gastric emptying. Limiting food and using antacids predisposes the patient to other risks.
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