The Nurse Is Educating a Patient Who Has Gastroesophageal Reflux

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.