What Should the Nurse Include in a Teaching Plan for a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse include in a teaching plan for a patient with a hiatal hernia to reduce the frequency of heartburn?

• A) Drinking 10 oz of milk with every meal
• B) Lie down after eating
• C) Panting through mouth when symptoms begin
• D) Eating small meals

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Definitions:

Articulating

The act of clearly expressing an idea, thought, or feeling through speech or writing.

Slack

The amount of leeway or extra capacity available within a system, which can accommodate delays or unforeseen issues without impacting the outcome.

Anticipating Contingencies

The process of preparing for potential future events or situations, especially unexpected ones, in planning or decision-making.

Incompatibility

The state of being unable to exist or work together in harmony due to differences in characteristics or purposes.