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A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Achalasia

Question 13
Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient with achalasia.What nursing actions should be implemented to help the patient reduce swallowing difficulty? (Select all that apply.) A) Identify foods that cause the problem. B) Experiment with different eating positions. C) Elevate the head of the bed at night. D) Suggest eating more rapidly. E) Offer small bites of fresh vegetables.

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