The patient with a hiatal hernia should have a teaching plan to help with the reduction of the complaints of heartburn, regurgitation, and eructation. This would include instruction about:
1. eating three well-balanced meals.
2. lying down 1 hour after eating.
3. sleeping without pillows.
4. eating nothing for several hours prior to bedtime.
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Eating just prior to bedtime encourages reflux into the hernia and possible aspiration.
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