Problem: The nurse practitioner (NP) evaluates a client with complaints of a burning sensation in the chest that often occurs after meals and is exacerbated when lying down. Which of the following findings should the NP recognize as risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Select all that apply. Need Assignment Help?
- Smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day
- Drinks three cups of chamomile tea daily
- Takes aspirin daily for coronary artery disease
- Has a sliding hiatal hernia
- Body mass index (BMI) of 32