A nurse is reviewing the treatment plan for a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which assessment finding suggests that the treatment plan has been successful? Choose an option: The client reports sleeping much better at night. The client requests calcium carbonate for heartburn every four hours. The client reports minimal relief of pain while taking pantoprazole. The client reports coughing up blood in the morning.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, leading to symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and discomfort, especially at night. Show more…
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