Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance for Gastrointestinal Disorders

What is the primary risk associated with dysphagia?

• Weight gain

• Aspiration pneumonia

• Dehydration

• Heartburn

Which position is recommended for a patient with dysphagia during meals?

• High Fowler's position

• Prone position

• Trendelenburg position

• Supine position

What is the recommended action if a patient with dysphagia shows difficulty swallowing?

• Consult a speech-language pathologist

• Ignore the symptoms

• Administer pain medication

• Increase fluid intake

What is a common symptom of GERD?

• Headache

• Nausea

• Dyspepsia

• Constipation

Which food should be avoided by individuals with GERD?

• Rice

• Bananas

• Oatmeal

• Fried foods

What lifestyle change can help reduce GERD symptoms at night?

• Sleeping on the stomach

• Eating a large meal before bed

• Wearing tight clothing

• Raising the head of the bed

Which of the following should be limited to help manage GERD symptoms?

• Vegetables

• Water

• Whole grains

• Alcohol

What is a hiatal hernia?

• A type of indigestion

• A protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm

• A blockage in the intestines

• An infection of the esophagus

Which symptom is common to both GERD and hiatal hernia?

• Fever

• Nausea

• Heartburn

• Diarrhea

What is a potential complication of a hiatal hernia?

• Improved digestion

• Increased appetite

• Weight gain

• Strangulation of the stomach