Problem: The nurse practitioner is following up with an adolescent patient who has been prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) two weeks prior for symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient reports improved symptoms with less heartburn and fewer episodes of regurgitation. Which step is next in the management of this patient's condition? Continue the PPI for 4-8 weeks and continue lifestyle changes Continue the PPI and refer to a gastroenterologist for further evaluation Discontinue the PPI and continue lifestyle changes Discontinue the PPI and observe for the return of symptoms. Need Assignment Help?