Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
16. What would be allowed in the diet of a client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
16. What would be allowed in the diet of a client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
Test-Taking Tip
The key concept is avoiding food/fluid that increases acid production.
Content Area: Adult Health, Gastrointestinal; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Planning; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
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Answer 1 is incorrect because milk is known to increase acid production and is restricted in a PUD diet. Answer 2 is incorrect because coffee is known to increase acid production and is restricted in a PUD diet. Answer 3 is incorrect because alcohol is known to increase acid production and is restricted in a PUD diet. Answer 4 is correct because, although tomato juice may be acidic, it does not increase acid production. The guideline for the diet with PUD is to avoid foods that increase symptoms, and these vary from client to client.
