Gastrointestinal System - Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer Disease
Nutrition Care Process
Last Updated: 2021-07-13
Target Group: All Adults
Goals
Goals for an individual with peptic ulcer disease should be determined in conjunction with the client and should be specific to the individual. Goals that are set should be time-sensitive, easily measured and achievable by the nutrition intervention. Both short-term and long-term goals may be set. Examples of short- and long-term goals include to:
- eliminate only foods that cause distress by the next scheduled appointment (in one month).
- ensure nutritional adequacy to optimize immune function and