A 59-year-old woman with a recent history of heartburn, regurgitation, and occasional dysphagia has been diagnosed with a sliding hiatal hernia following an upper GI series
The nurse is providing patient education about the management of this health problem. What should the nurse suggest as a management strategy to this patient?
A) Minimizing her intake of highly spiced foods and dairy products
B) Remaining upright for at least 1 hour following each meal
C) Abstaining from alcohol
D) Drinking one to two glasses of water before and after each meal
B
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