A client who is receiving aminophylline complains of heartburn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide the client to help alleviate the condition?
A) Eat small, frequent meals.
B) Raise the head of the bed.
C) Limit fluid intake with meals.
D) Use strict oral hygiene.
Ans: B
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When a client receiving aminophylline complains of heartburn, the nurse should instruct the client to remain upright with the head end of the bed raised. Eating small, frequent meals and limiting fluid intake with meals help alleviate the symptoms of nausea, and not of heartburn. Using strict oral hygiene helps prevent infection with Candida albicans seen with corticosteroid therapy.
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