Question

The nurse understands that a patient with GERD will benefit from education on managing the disease. All of the following suggestions would be included in the education except:

a. Avoid eating at bedtime.
b. Limit chocolate, high-fat foods, coffee, and tea.
c. Consume liquids with meals.
d. Avoid alcohol.

Answer 1

The education suggestion for managing GERD that should not be included is 'Consume liquids with meals', while avoiding eating at bedtime, certain foods and beverages, and other lifestyle modifications are recommended.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question pertains to a patient with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and focuses on which education suggestions to manage the disease would not be recommended. Among the options given, the choice that should not be included in the education is c. Consume liquids with meals. This suggestion is typically not discouraged for GERD management. In contrast, recommendations often include avoiding eating at bedtime, limiting intake of chocolate, high-fat foods, coffee, tea, and alcohol; quitting smoking; losing weight if overweight; and elevating the head of the bed during sleep.