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A client has a hiatal hernia. the client is 5 feet 3 inches tall (163 cm) and weighs 160 pounds (72.6 kg). which information should the nurse include when discussing prevention of esophageal reflux?

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User LaSombra
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The nurse should tell the client to reduce his caloric intake in order to foster weight reduction. This is necessary because, weight reduction decreases the intra-abdominal pressure, thereby reducing the possibility of esophageal reflux. Weight reduction also reduces the amount of fat in the body. Fats usually extending the occurrence of esophagus reflux.
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