A woman in her 34th week of pregnancy reports that she is very uncomfortable because of heartburn. The nurse would suggest that the woman:
1. substitute other calcium sources for milk in her diet.
2. lie down after each meal.
3. decrease the amount of fiber that she consumes.
4. eat five small meals daily.
4
1, 2, 3. Incorrect. All of these are inappropriate dietary suggestions for all pregnant women and will not alleviate heartburn.
4. Correct. Eating small frequent meals may help with heartburn, nausea, and vomiting.
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