The nurse is educating a patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about dietary modification. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?
a. Avoid highly seasoned or spiced foods.
b. Drink ginger ale or lemon lime soda rather than cola.
c. Use a straw to drink all fluids.
d. Eating three meals spaced evenly apart.
A
Avoiding highly seasoned or spicy food should be incorporated into diet changes for the patient with GERD. The avoidance of carbonated beverages with meals and the use of a straw do not reduce the impact of GERD. The frequency of dietary intake does not influence GERD.
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