When Teaching a Group of Older Adults Regarding Prevention of Gastroesophageal

question 19

Multiple Choice

When teaching a group of older adults regarding prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms,the nurse practitioner will include which of the following instructions?

• A) Raise the head of the bed with pillows at night and chew peppermints when symptoms of heartburn begins
• B) Raise the head of the bed on blocks and take the proton pump inhibitor medication at bedtime
• C) Sit up for an hour after taking any medication and restrict fluid intake
• D) Avoid food intolerances,raise head of bed on blocks,and take a proton pump inhibitor before a meal

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