A patient with a hiatal hernia is experiencing heartburn. Which should the nurse suggest to this patient?
a. Eat large meals.
b. Avoid bedtime snacks.
c. Sleep flat without a pillow.
d. Recline 1 hour before meals.
ANS: B
Treatment for hiatal hernia includes avoiding bedtime snacks. A. Small meals that pass easily through the esophagus should be eaten. C. The head of the bed should be elevated 6 to 12 inches to prevent reflux. D. Reclining for 1 hour after eating should be avoided.
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