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?

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.