Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with newly diagnosed gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD ) ?

• A) "Peppermint tea may be helpful in reducing your symptoms."
• B) "You should avoid eating between meals to reduce acid secretion."
• C) "Vigorous physical activities may increase the incidence of reflux."
• D) "It will be helpful to keep the head of your bed elevated on blocks."

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Definitions:

Lewis Structures

Diagrammatic methods for representing the bonds between atoms in a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

Elemental Symbol

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Lewis Structure

A diagrammatic representation of the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons in the molecule, showing how valence electrons are distributed.

Oxygen Molecule

A diatomic molecule composed of two oxygen atoms (O2), essential for aerobic respiration in animals.