Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Avoid lying down for 2 hours after eating: Lying down soon after eating can exacerbate reflux by allowing stomach acid to flow into the esophagus. Generated rationale: Preventing acid reflux involves maintaining an upright position post-meals to reduce esophageal irritation and promote gastric emptying.