for a patient with gerd gastroesophageal reflux disease which dietary advice is most appropriate

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ATI Nutrition Practice A

1. For a patient with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), which dietary advice is most appropriate?

A. Increase spicy foods
B. Avoid fatty foods
C. Increase citrus fruits
D. Reduce water intake

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Avoiding fatty foods can help reduce the symptoms of GERD.

2. If a person could not make bile, what would happen?

A. experience fatigue, as the body would not be able to make lipid carriers to deliver fat to body cells for energy
B. have less cholesterol being made by the liver
C. need to consume higher levels of fat
D. be unable to absorb most lipids, and fat would be excreted in the feces

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Bile is essential for emulsifying fats in the small intestine, allowing them to be absorbed. Without bile, most fats would not be absorbed and would be excreted in the feces. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the primary role of bile is in the digestion and absorption of fats, rather than affecting lipid carriers, cholesterol production, or dietary fat consumption.

3. A diet high in which nutrient can lead to increased risk of developing kidney stones?

A. Fiber
B. Protein
C. Carbohydrates
D. Unsaturated fats

Correct answer: B

Rationale: High protein intake can increase the risk of kidney stones due to elevated calcium excretion.

4. In a therapeutic relationship, the nurse must understand own values, beliefs, feelings, prejudices & how these affect others. This is called:

A. Therapeutic use of self
B. Psychotherapy
C. Therapeutic communication
D. Self awareness

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.