Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
The nurse has instructed self-management strategies for a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which statement by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Loose-fitting clothes (A) reduce abdominal pressure, helping manage GERD. Hamburger (B) is high-fat and worsens reflux, lowering the bed (C) increases symptoms, and omeprazole (D) is taken before meals.