Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse is constructing a teaching plan for a patient with a hiatal hernia. What should be included in this plan to help reduce the complaints of heartburn, regurgitation, and eructation?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Avoiding food for several hours before bedtime allows the stomach to empty, reducing the risk of acid reflux, heartburn, and regurgitation in hiatal hernia.