When Teaching a Patient with GERD About Recommended Dietary Modifications,the

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Multiple Choice

When teaching a patient with GERD about recommended dietary modifications,the nurse explains that which of the following foods decreases lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure and should be avoided?

• A) Acidic and pickled foods
• B) Coffee,tea,and chocolate
• C) Milk and other dairy products
• D) Spicy and highly seasoned foods

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