The nurse teaches the patient with gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) which of the following measures to manage his
disease?
a) Avoid eating or drinking 2 hours before bedtime.
The patient should not recline with a full stomach.
b) Minimize intake of caffeine, ****, milk, and foods containing
peppermint and spearmint.
The patient should be instructed to avoid the listed foods and food
components.
c) Elevate the foot of the bed on 6- to 8-inch blocks
The patient should be instructed to elevate the head of the bed on 6-
to 8-inch blocks.
d) Eat a low carbohydrate diet
The patient is instructed to eat a low-fat diet
disease (GERD) which of the following measures to manage his
disease?
a) Avoid eating or drinking 2 hours before bedtime.
The patient should not recline with a full stomach.
b) Minimize intake of caffeine, ****, milk, and foods containing
peppermint and spearmint.
The patient should be instructed to avoid the listed foods and food
components.
c) Elevate the foot of the bed on 6- to 8-inch blocks
The patient should be instructed to elevate the head of the bed on 6-
to 8-inch blocks.
d) Eat a low carbohydrate diet
The patient is instructed to eat a low-fat diet