Author Question: A patient complains of frequent acid indigestion. The nurse instructs the patient to increase intake ... (Read 37 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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

Question 2

The nurse needs to ask what specific questions when collecting a drug history? (Select all that apply.)

A) Do you take any over-the-counter medications?
B) Do you take any herbal supplements?
C) Do you use any alternative therapies?
D) Do you take any natural supplements or vitamins?
E) What unusual therapies do you take?

cadimas · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
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.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Feedback:
The nurse needs to specifically question the patient's use of over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements, natural supplements, and vitamins. Use of terms like alternative therapies or unusual therapies is too vague and may not elicit the kind of information needed.