A client has a hiatal hernia. The client is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. When the nurse discusses prevention of esophageal reflux, what should be included?a. 'Increase your intake of fat with each meal.'b. 'Lie down after eating to help your digestion.'c. 'Reduce your caloric intake to foster weight reduction.'d. 'Drink several glasses of fluid during each of your meals.'

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1. A client has a hiatal hernia. The client is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. When the nurse discusses prevention of esophageal reflux, what should be included?

a. 'Increase your intake of fat with each meal.'

b. 'Lie down after eating to help your digestion.'

c. 'Reduce your caloric intake to foster weight reduction.'

d. 'Drink several glasses of fluid during each of your meals.'