A 59-year-old woman with a recent history of heartburn, regurgitation, and occasional dysphagia has been diagnosed with a sliding hiatal hernia following an upper GI series.
The nurse is providing patient education about the management of this health problem. What should the nurse suggest as a management strategy to this patient?
A) Minimizing her intake of highly spiced foods and dairy products
B) Remaining upright for at least 1 hour following each meal
C) Abstaining from alcohol
D) Drinking one to two glasses of water before and after each meal
Question 2
A patient in the early stage of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has recently been diagnosed. What medication classification would the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?
A) Antimalarial agents
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
C) Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
D) Uricosuric agents
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