Ms. P is a 78-year-old resident of a home for the aged where independence is the norm. She is being taught a diet for hiatal hernia. Selection of which of the following foods indicates that she understands the instructions?

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Foods that are less likely to aggravate a hiatal hernia include those that are lower in fat, not spicy, and less acidic. Skim milk, canned carrots, and lean roast pork are examples of such foods, indicating an understanding of the dietary instructions for managing a hiatal hernia. Choices A, B, and C include foods that are known to potentially worsen symptoms, such as acidic, spicy, and high-fat foods.

Ms P Is a 78-Year-Old Resident of a Home for the Aged