TEST BANK FOR NUTRITIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS 7TH EDITION BY GRODNER Chapter 13: Nutrition for Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract

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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. If a patient with multiple sclerosis starts coughing frequently during meals and starts to eat significantly less food than normal, the patient may have a. pneumonia. b. gast... roesophageal reflux disease. c. peptic ulcer. d. dysphagia. 2. For a patient with dysphagia, the food that would be most difficult to swallow is a. applesauce. b. mashed potatoes. c.d. chocolate pudding.chicken noodle soup. NURSINGTB.COM 3. If a patient has difficulty swallowing, the best position for eating is a. propped up in bed with a caregiver by the bedside. b. sitting upright opposite a caregiver. c. sitting at a dining table with social dining companions. d. lying on the left side, with a caregiver by the side. 4. The most acute risk for patients with dysphagia is a. constipation. b. dehydration. c. dry mouth. d. panic attacks. 5. The most helpful recommendation for a client who often experiences heartburn at night would be to a. avoid eating within 4 hours of going to bed. b. increase the fiber content of the diet. c. decrease the fiber content of the diet. d. take antacid medications before going to bed [Show More]

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