A Patient Reports Having Frequent Heartburn

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient reports having frequent heartburn. Which question does the nurse ask in response to this information?

• A) "Has your abdomen been distended when you feel the heartburn?"
• B) "What have you eaten in the last 24 hours?"
• C) "Is there a history of heart disease in your family?"
• D) "How long after eating do you have heartburn?"

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