The Nurse Is Preparing Information to Be Included in a Community

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing information to be included in a community educational presentation regarding gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD) . Which information should be included? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A) A substantial number of people self-medicate with OTC medications.
• B) GERD is more prevalent in adults over the age of 50.
• C) Vomiting is a common sign of the disease.
• D) A recurring sore throat may be a symptom of the disease.
• E) Control of the symptoms is dependent on a change of diet.

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