A patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is experiencing increasing discomfort. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates that additional teaching about GERD is needed?A) "Peppermint tea may reduce your symptoms."
B) "Keep the head of your bed elevated on blocks."
C) "You should avoid eating between meals to reduce acid secretion."
D) "Vigorous physical activities may increase the incidence of reflux."

the options does not tally with the question. Below is what i suggest it should be.

Explanation:

A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is experiencing increasing discomfort. Which patient statement indicates that additional teaching about GERD is needed?

a. "I take antacids between meals and at bedtime each night."

b. "I sleep with the head of the bed elevated on 4-inch blocks."

c. "I eat small meals during the day and have a bedtime snack."

d. "I quit smoking several years ago, but I still chew a lot of gum.

Answer is C because GERD is aggravating  by the patient eating late at night, the nurse should teach him or her to prevent  eating at bedtime.

The Question that goes with your  options would be

Which information will the nurse include for a patient with newly diagnosed gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

a. "Peppermint tea may reduce your symptoms."

b. "Keep the head of your bed elevated on blocks."

c. "You should avoid eating between meals to reduce acid secretion."

d. "Vigorous physical activities may increase the incidence of reflux."

Answer- B  because Elevating the head of the bed will reduce the incidence of reflux.

medical transcriptionist already have to follow hipaa guidlines.   i don't believe they will be anymore impacted in 10 years than they are today.

answer; i believe that the correct answer is (b) is a factor associated with physical activity and heart disease;