Experiencing increasing discomfort.

Experiencing increasing discomfort.

Question 1

A 46-year-old female with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is experiencing increasing discomfort. Which patient statement indicates that additional teaching about GERD is needed?

“I take antacids between meals and at bedtime each night.”

“I sleep with the head of the bed elevated on 4-inch blocks.”

“I eat small meals during the day and have a bedtime snack.”

“I quit smoking several years ago, but I still chew a lot of gum.”

Question 2

A 50-year-old man vomiting blood-streaked fluid is admitted to the hospital with acute gastritis. To determine possible risk factors for gastritis, the nurse will ask the patient about

the amount of saturated fat in the diet.

any family history of gastric or colon cancer.

a history of a large recent weight gain or loss.

use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).