In teaching a patient with peptic ulcer disease about nutritional management of the disorder,what should the nurse stress that the patient should do?

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The nurse should stress that the patient should avoid foods that cause discomfort, as this varies from person to person. It is important to identify trigger foods that exacerbate symptoms and eliminate or limit them in the diet. Avoiding raw fruits and vegetables or eliminating milk and milk products are not necessary for all patients with peptic ulcer disease. Eating six small meals a day with bland foods may be recommended, but it is not the primary focus of nutritional management for peptic ulcer disease.

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