The nurse is caring for a patient who has a hiatal hernia and reports heartburn. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse provide?
a. Eat large meals.
b. Recline 1 hour before meals.
c. Sleep flat without a pillow.
d. Avoid bedtime snacks.
ANS: D
Treatment for hiatal hernia includes antacids, eating small meals that pass easily through the esophagus, not reclining for 1 hour after eating, elevating the head of the bed 6 to 12 inches to prevent reflux, and avoiding bedtime snacks.
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