The nurse is caring for a patient with a sliding hiatal hernia.In which position should the nurse expect the patient to report that the symptoms are more acute?

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In a sliding hiatal hernia,the stomach slides up into the thoracic cavity when a patient is supine and then goes back into the abdominal cavity when upright.Sliding hiatal hernia symptoms are worse when lying down.A.B.D.The symptoms of a hiatal hernia are not worse when sitting,standing,or in the semi-Fowler's position.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Sliding