Rationale: Dry wheat toast with water is the best menu option for this client. Clients with gastric ulcers should avoid foods that contain caffeine since they trigger the release of gastrin. Although milk and dairy products may initially have a soothing effect because they coat the stomach, they also trigger the release of gastric acid and should be avoided. Dietary management of gastric ulcers is controversial, but the client should avoid foods that may trigger symptoms.
