{"id":141272,"date":"2024-09-20T15:05:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T15:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=141272"},"modified":"2024-09-20T15:05:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T15:05:47","slug":"a-nurse-is-assessing-a-client-with-suspected-gerd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/20\/a-nurse-is-assessing-a-client-with-suspected-gerd\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is assessing a client with suspected GERD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is assessing a client with suspected GERD. What symptom should the nurse be particularly vigilant for in this assessment?<br>A.<br>Increased blood pressure readings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Persistent cough and hoarseness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Cold and clammy skin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Blurred vision and dizziness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>B. Persistent cough and hoarseness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation to its lining. This backward flow is known as acid reflux, and the hallmark symptoms of GERD often revolve around its effect on the esophagus and nearby structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Symptoms of GERD:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Heartburn:<\/strong> A burning sensation in the chest, particularly after eating or lying down, is a classic symptom of GERD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regurgitation:<\/strong> The sensation of acid backing up into the throat or mouth can cause sour or bitter taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Persistent Cough and Hoarseness:<\/strong> These symptoms arise because acid reflux can irritate the larynx and throat, leading to a chronic cough and changes in the voice (hoarseness). The acid may also trigger bronchospasm, further exacerbating cough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These throat-related symptoms make <strong>persistent cough and hoarseness<\/strong> critical signs to watch for during an assessment, as they suggest ongoing acid exposure to the upper airway structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analysis of Other Options:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Increased blood pressure readings:<\/strong> While stress or discomfort from GERD could momentarily raise blood pressure, it is not a typical or direct indicator of GERD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. Cold and clammy skin:<\/strong> This could indicate shock or hypoglycemia, but it is not commonly associated with GERD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Blurred vision and dizziness:<\/strong> These are more indicative of neurological, vascular, or metabolic issues and are not characteristic of GERD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, when assessing a client with suspected GERD, a nurse should be particularly vigilant for <strong>persistent cough and hoarseness<\/strong>, as they point to irritation caused by acid reflux in the larynx and esophagus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is assessing a client with suspected GERD. What symptom should the nurse be particularly vigilant for in this assessment?A.Increased blood pressure readings B.Persistent cough and hoarseness C.Cold and clammy skin D.Blurred vision and dizziness The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Persistent cough and hoarseness. 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