A patient who is 4 months pregnant is experiencing pyrosis. Which suggestion should the nurse make to the patient to help with this health problem?
A) Try to include complex carbohydrates in meals.
B) Eat small meals and do not lie down after meals.
C) Increase vitamin intake by adding more citrus fruit.
D) Take 30 ml of milk of magnesia after every meal.
B
Feedback:
Pyrosis, or heartburn, occurs in pregnancy because the uterine pressure against the stomach causes regurgitation into the esophagus. Eating small meals and remaining upright limits the possibility of regurgitation. The patient should be instructed to avoid fatty and fried foods, coffee, carbonated beverages, tomato products, and citrus juices. Complex carbohydrates will not help with the problem. Milk of magnesia is not recommended to be taken for pyrosis.
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