Recently a client has been diagnosed with achalasia and is bothered greatly by the substernal pain. The nurse should encourage the client to
A) begin a reducing diet.
B) eat foods with a dry consistency.
C) sleep with the head of the bed elevated.
D) take aspirin before going to sleep.

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To prevent nocturnal reflux of food, the client should sleep with the head of the bed elevated.

Recently a Client Has Been Diagnosed with Achalasia and Is