Which dietary guide instructions should the nurse include in a teaching plan for the client with gastroesophageal reflux?
A. "Eat four to six small meals each day."
B. "Eat a small evening snack 1 to 2 hours before bed."
C. "Drink carbonated beverages between meals only."
D. "You may include orange or tomato juice with your breakfast."
A
The client is instructed to eat four to six small meals daily rather than three larger meals to avoid pressure in the stomach and delayed gastric emptying, which can increase reflux. Evening snacks, carbonated beverages, and acidic foods also should be avoided.
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