Question

A nurse is teaching a client who is 30 weeks pregnant about ways to deal with heartburn. The nurse determines a need for additional teaching based on which client statement?

Answer 1

Answer:

I should lie down for half hour after eating.

Explanation:

A pregnant patient who is 30 weeks gone and thinks she should lie down half hour after meal will lead to a serious heartburn.

The required time frame to lie down after eating or for going to bed aftet eating is 3 hours, this will help to control your heartburn.

Also the nurse should teach the patient of the need to sit up while eating as this will also aid the food move down better, hence reducing the instance of heartburn.