A Patient Who Recently Began Having Mild Symptoms of GERD

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Multiple Choice

A patient who recently began having mild symptoms of GERD is reluctant to take medication.What measures will the nurse recommend to minimize this patient's symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Avoiding hot,spicy foods
• B)Avoiding tobacco products
• C)Drinking a glass of red wine with dinner
• D)Eating a snack before bedtime
• E) Taking ibuprofen with food

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