The nurse is assessing a client with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) who is experiencing increasing discomfort. Which of the following client statements indicate that additional client education about GERD is needed?
A)"I take antacids between meals and at bedtime each night."
B)"I sleep with the head of the bed elevated on 10-cm blocks."
C)"I quit smoking several years ago, but I still chew a lot of gum."
D)"I eat small meals throughout the day and have a bedtime snack."

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GERD is exacerbated by eating late at night, and the nurse should plan to teach the client to avoid eating at bedtime. The other client actions are appropriate to control symptoms of GERD.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease