Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
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The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Sleeping on the right side can worsen GERD by allowing acid to reflux into the esophagus; the left side or head elevation is preferred. Options A, B, and C are correct: avoiding lying down post-meal, eating smaller meals, and avoiding coffee reduce reflux.