A Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed with GERD Is Reluctant

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been diagnosed with GERD is reluctant to make suggested lifestyle changes. What information about GERD should the nurse provide?

• A) "The damage to your esophagus may result in esophagitis."
• B) "Long-term exposure to acid increases risk for esophageal cancer."
• C) "Without lifestyle changes, the medications will be totally ineffective."
• D) "The lifestyle changes are not so bad if you adopt them one at a time and institute them gradually."
• E) "You will have trouble swallowing if you do not treat this condition."

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Definitions:

IAS 41

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Government Grants

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AASB 141

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