A patient at 34 weeks' gestation complains about pyrosis. The nurse teaches the patient that approaches to relieve the pyrosis include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Eat small, frequent meals.
2. Use high-sodium antacids.
3. Avoid fried, fatty foods.
4. Take sodium bicarbonate after meals.
5. Do not lie down after eating.
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Pyrosis (heartburn) can be relieved by eating small, more frequent meals.
Rationale 2: High–sodium content antacids should be avoided.
Rationale 3: Avoiding fatty, fried foods can relieve pyrosis.
Rationale 4: Sodium bicarbonate should be avoided.
Rationale 5: Sitting up after meals will help decrease the pyrosis.
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