GERD Questions and Answers Already Graded A

GERD Questions and Answers Already Graded A Where is the lower esophageal sphincter? 1 What are common manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease? Select all that apply. *Dyspepsia *Pyrosis Which of the following prescriptions is commonly administered for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? famotidine What are some risk factors commonly associated with the development of GERD? Select all that apply. *Hiatal hernias *Smoking *Obesity Which of the following questions would best alert the nurse to the possible cause of Rebecca's chest pain? "Is your chest pain better since taking the calcium carbonate?" Jeff is a 64 year old retired contractor with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He has smoked 1.5 packs of cigarettes a day for 30 years (equaling a 45 pack year history), drinks "one or two glasses of whiskey at night", and loves tomato soup. His BMI is 39. What lifestyle changes can Jeff make to decrease his symptoms of GERD? Select all that apply. *Avoiding foods that cause reflux *Smoking cessation *Eating small, frequent meals Rebecca has just returned from an endoscopy to evaluate for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and is asking for ice chips. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority? Return of the client's gag reflex Rebecca has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). She is concerned about the lifestyle changes that she will need to implement in order to maintain her symptoms. Which of the following recommendations would be most beneficial for Rebecca? Involve her husband, Ron, in the client education. Jeff just had his meal tray delivered to his room. Which of the following food choices would the nurse see as an opportunity for client teaching? Bowl of tomato soup and grilledcheese sandwich Rebecca has been discharged from the hospital with a new list of home medications. The healthcare provider prescribed 40mg of pantoprazole for her gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. Select the proper slot in Rebecca's datebook to schedule her dose of pantoprazole. 0730 pantoprazole dose Rebecca's husband, Ron, mentions that Rebecca has been unable to sleep recently due to her heartburn and dyspepsia, and asks how he can help her get comfortable when they are home. Which of the following recommendations should