A client with a hiatal hernia experiences heartburn following meals and during the night. The nurse instructs the client to avoid which of the following that may increase heartburn? 1. Eating bland,...

A client with a hiatal hernia experiences heartburn following meals and during the night. The nurse instructs the client to avoid which of the following that may increase heartburn?

1. Eating bland, small, frequent meals

2. Taking a histamine receptor blocking antagonist medication as ordered by the physician

3. Lying flat after meals

4. Elevating the head of his bed on blocks