The Nurse Is Preparing to Instruct a Patient Who Is

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to instruct a patient who is newly diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about dietary considerations. What should the nurse include in these instructions?. Select all that apply.

• A) "Avoid peppermint."
• B) "Meals should be small and more frequent."
• C) "Avoid eating within 4 hours of bedtime."
• D) "Be sure to eat at least one citrus fruit per day."
• E) "Alcohol should be limited to two drinks per day."

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