The Nurse Is Preparing to Instruct a Patient Newly Diagnosed

question 13

Multiple Choice

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

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

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Decision

The act of making a choice among different alternatives.

Forgiveness Process

The steps or journey an individual undertakes to forgive another, involving emotional healing and understanding.

Strand Of Empathy

A component or part of empathy that involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another.

Renegotiate Relationship

The process of revising the terms or dynamics of a relationship to better reflect current needs or circumstances.