GERD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

GERD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED A patient with a body mass index of 32 asks what can be done to prevent the development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which response should the nurse make to this patient? WEight loss and exercise program The nurse prepares teaching material for a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which position should the nurse instruct the patient to assume to reduce the symptoms of this disorder after eating? Sitting upright The nurse is teaching the parents of a 1-year-old infant with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about disease management. Which parent statement should indicate to the nurse a need for further education? "The symptoms of GERD will decrease if I feed my baby cow's milk." A pediatric patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is coughing frequently. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to guide this patient's care? Airway Clearance, Ineffective The nurse suspects that an infant is experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which symptom did the infant's mother most likely share with the nurse? Arching back A patient is prescribed ranitidine, an H2-receptor antagonist, for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which adverse effect should the nurse counsel the patient to report to the healthcare provider? Enlarged tender breasts A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports heartburn and reflux after eating. Which instruction should the nurse provide? Consuming smaller meals with in between meal snacks A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports drinking 3 cups of coffee in the morning and 1-2 sodas later in the day. Which question should the nurse ask the patient based on this finding? Do you experience heartburn throughout the day? A patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which patient behavior should the nurse identify that would make the GERD symptoms worse? Use of mint to alleviate heartburn The nurse is assessing a patient with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which assessment finding should the nurse identify that requires immediate intervention? atypical chest pain The nurse evaluates care provided to a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which outcome should the nurse identify that indicates treatment has been effective? No symptoms of pain with routine administration of pain medication. The nurse suspects that a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is experiencing severe regurgitation. Which finding caused the nurse to make this clinical determination? Mouth sores The nurse reviews a lifestyle change goal established with a patient being treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which patient statement should the nurse identify that indicates this goal has been achieved? "I have not smoked a cigarette in 4 weeks." The nurse provides teaching to a pregnant patient who reports symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) keeping her awake at night. Which statement should the nurse identify that indicates the need for further teaching? I should eat a large snack before bedtime A patient is scheduled for a surgical procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which reduces the risk for developing esophageal cancer. For which surgical procedure should the nurse plan to prepare teaching for this patient? Ablation therapy An older patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) asks about long-term effects from taking pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor. Which statement should the nurse respond to this patient? Long term use can lead to hip fractures The nurse is teaching a patient the use of antacids to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which instruction should the nurse include? "Take antacids 1 to 2 hours before or after medications." A patient taking prescribed medication and following dietary changes for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) continues to experience severe symptoms. Which plan of treatment should the nurse expect the healthcare provider to consider next? Fundoplication The nurse notes that a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prescribed famotidine, an H2-blocker. Which additional prescribed medication should the nurse identify as a contraindication to famotidine? Warfarin An older patient seeks medical attention for a new onset of symptoms. For which atypical symptom should the nurse suspect that this patient is experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Wheezing An adolescent with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports that the symptoms get worse during the day. Which question should the nurse ask to find out more information? "How many times per day do you consume coffee, tea, or chocolate?" A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease is prescribed pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor. Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that the patient needs additional teaching about this medication? "I can break the tablet