Posted: August 16th, 2017

the nurse teaches the patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which of the following measures to manage his disease?

he nurse teaches the patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which of the following measures to manage his disease?
a) Avoid eating or drinking 2 hours before bedtime.
The patient should not recline with a full stomach.
b) Minimize intake of caffeine, beer, milk, and foods containing peppermint and spearmint.
The patient should be instructed to avoid the listed foods and food components.
c) Elevate the foot of the bed on 6- to 8-inch blocks
The patient should be instructed to elevate the head of the bed on 6- to 8-inch blocks.
d) Eat a low carbohydrate diet
The patient is instructed to eat a low-fat diet