A patient complains of frequent acid indigestion. The nurse instructs the patient to increase intake of what to reduce stimulation of acid production?
A) Protein
B) Calcium
C) Fiber
D) Alcohol
C
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Fiber does not promote acid production so it would be a safe food for patients to eat to avoid stimulating more acid in the stomach. Acid production in the stomach is stimulated by gastrin which increases in the presence of protein, calcium, caffeine, or alcohol in the stomach.
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