Joe Brian, 6?3? tall and 265 pounds, came to the physician with complaints of indigestion, heartburn, a bloated feeling, and occasional vomiting. He states that he sometimes wakes up with the taste of vomit in his mouth. He also complains of chest pain and states, "Sometimes I feel like I am having a heart attack." After performing an endoscopy, the physician diagnoses a hiatal hernia with
esophageal reflux and esophagitis. The physician prescribes a histamine receptor antagonist and antacids before meals and at bedtime. ?
What nursing measures will the nurse perform?
Include diet instructions, meal plans, and foods to avoid. Describe positioning after meals and physical activity. Evaluate the client's height and weight and describe the impact on his medical condition. Explain the relationship between the diagnoses and caffeine. ?
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