The nurse evaluates the understanding of a patient on the relationship between body position and gastroesophageal reflux after a teaching session. Which statement by the patient would indicate that the teaching has been effective?

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Elevating the head of the bed 4 to 6 inches helps to prevent gastroesophageal reflux by using gravity to keep stomach acid down. Elevated foot of the bed or sleeping on the stomach with the head turned to the left can worsen the reflux. Sleeping without a pillow under the head is not enough to achieve the necessary elevation to prevent reflux.

The Nurse Evaluates the Understanding of a Patient on the Relationship