A patient with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is experiencing increasing discomfort.During assessment of the patient's current management of the problem,the nurse determines that further teaching is needed when the patient makes which following statement?
A) "I use antacids between meals and at bedtime."
B) "I quit smoking several years ago,but I still chew a lot of gum."
C) "I've learned to sleep with the head of the bed elevated on 10-cm blocks."
D) "I eat small meals throughout the day and have a bedtime snack."
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