While performing a home visit, the nurse observes that the clientÔÇÖs head of the bed is raised on 6-in. blocks. The nurse should question the client for a history of which conditions?

Clients with a hiatal hernia are encouraged to sleep with the HOB elevated on 4- to 6-in. blocks to reduce intraabdominal pressure and to foster esophageal emptying. B. Dumping syndrome occurs after surgery when the stomach no longer has control over the amount of chime that enters the small intestine. Clients are encouraged to lie flat after a meal. C. CrohnÔÇÖs disease is an inflammatory disease of the bowel. Positioning interventions do not decrease symptoms. D. Clients with GERD are encouraged to sleep with the HOB elevated on 4ÔÇö to 6-in. blocks to reduce intraabdominal pressure and to foster esophageal emptying. E. Gastritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Positioning interventions do not decrease symptoms.