Phlebotomy Essentials
6th Edition
ISBN:9781451194524
Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
Section: Chapter Questions
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![A patient has chronic indigestion due to
an overproduction of stomach acid.
Which foods should the patient avoid
until the condition is resolved? Justify
your answer.
Vegetables pH
Asparagus 5.6
Beans
5.5
6.1
5.4
Peas
Spinach
pH Values of Some Important Foods
pH Dairy/Egg pH
Butter
6.2
Cheese
5.6
Eggs (fresh)
7.8
Milk
6.5
Citrus
Grapefruit 3.2
Lemons
2.3
Limes
1.9
Oranges
3.5
Starches
Bread (white)
Corn
Crackers
Potatoes
PH
5.5
6.2
7.5
5.8
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Transcribed Image Text:A patient has chronic indigestion due to
an overproduction of stomach acid.
Which foods should the patient avoid
until the condition is resolved? Justify
your answer.
Vegetables pH
Asparagus 5.6
Beans
5.5
6.1
5.4
Peas
Spinach
pH Values of Some Important Foods
pH Dairy/Egg pH
Butter
6.2
Cheese
5.6
Eggs (fresh)
7.8
Milk
6.5
Citrus
Grapefruit 3.2
Lemons
2.3
Limes
1.9
Oranges
3.5
Starches
Bread (white)
Corn
Crackers
Potatoes
PH
5.5
6.2
7.5
5.8
+
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