Question

A client is diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. Which statement indicates effective client teaching about hiatal hernia and its treatment? "

A.I'll gradually increase the amount of heavy lifting I do."
B."I'll lie down immediately after a meal."
C."I'll eat three large meals every day without any food restrictions."
D."I'll eat frequent, small, bland meals that are high in fiber."

Answer 1

I will eat frequent, smell, bland meals that are high in fibers.

Explanation:

In the Hiatal hernia, the upper portion of the stomach protrudes in the chest when intra-abdominal pressure increased. To minimize the intra-abdominal pressure and decrease gastric re-flux, the client should eat frequently smell and bland meals that can pass easily through the esophagus. The meal should be high fibers to prevents constipation and minimize straining on defection that increases the intra-abdominal pressure. Eating three large meals daily would increase Intra-abdominal pressure, possibly worsening the Hiatal Hernia. The client should have to prevent alcohol, smoking, spicy food because they increase gastric acidity and promote gastric re-flux. To minimize the intra-abdominal pressure, the client should not recline after meals, lift heavy objects and blend.