What should the nurse teach a school-age child and his parents about the management of ulcer disease?
A) Eat a bland, low-fiber diet in small, frequent meals.
B) Eat three balanced meals a day with no snacking between meals.
C) The child needs to eat alone in a quiet spot to avoid stress.
D) Do not give antacids 1 hour before or after antiulcer medications.

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Antacids can interfere with antiulcer medication if given less than 1 hour before or after antiulcer medications.A bland diet is not indicated for ulcer disease.The diet should be a regular diet that is low in caffeine,and the child should eat a meal or snack every 2 to 3 hours.The child should eat every 2 to 3 hours.Eating alone is not indicated.

What Should the Nurse Teach a School-Age Child and His