A nurse is providing health promotion education to a patient diagnosed with an esophageal reflux disorder. What practice should the nurse encourage the patient to implement?
A) Keep the head of the bed lowered.
B) Drinka cup of hot tea before bedtime.
C) Avoid carbonated drinks.
D) Eat a low-protein diet.
Ans: C
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For a patient diagnosed with esophageal reflux disorder, the nurse should instruct the patient to keep the head of the bed elevated. Carbonated drinks, caffeine, and tobacco should be avoided. Protein limitation is not necessary.
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