The Nurse Evaluates the Understanding of a Patient on the Relationship

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse evaluates the understanding of a patient on the relationship between body position and gastroesophageal reflux after a teaching session. Which statement by the patient would indicate that the teaching has been effective?

• A)"I elevate the foot of the bed 12 to 16 inches."
• B)"I sleep on my stomach with my head turned to the left."
• C)"I sleep on my back without a pillow under my head."
• D)"I elevate the head of the bed 4 to 6 inches."

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