The Nurse Is Instructing a Patient Recently Diagnosed with GERD

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is instructing a patient recently diagnosed with GERD.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "I will avoid foods high in fat."
• B) "I will eat small frequent meals and have a snack at bedtime."
• C) "Orange juice may aggravate my symptoms."
• D) "I will wait 2 hours after eating lunch before lying down for a nap."

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Definitions:

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Acute Stress

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Decreased Immune Response

A reduction in the effectiveness of the body's immune system to fight off infections and diseases.

Chronic Diseases

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