Question

The nurse is caring for a client with a hiatal hernia. the client states that favorite beverages include ginger ale, apple juice, orange juice, and cola beverages. of the four the client listed, which is the only beverage that should remain in the client's diet?

Answer 1

Answer: Apple juice.

Step-by-step explanation: Apple juice is best for hietal hernia as it does not causes irritation in the mucosa.

Carbonated beverages, such as ginger ale causes regurgitation. The acidity level of the orange juice very high and will enhance the disorder.

Most of the soft drinks and colas increases the acidity of the increases the disorder. Soda drinks are carbonated and increases the chances of regurgitation.

Answer 2

The answer is apple juice.

Among the choices, apple juice is not acid-producing. Anything acidic can worsen the symptoms of a hiatal hernia. Citrus foods and drinks should be avoided, this means orange juice is out of the question. Carbonated drinks like colas and ginger ale are also not advisable because they can cause stomach bloating. Although ginger is known to reduce acid production in the stomach, most commercial ginger ales contain a lot of sugar and are carbonated.