Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) NCLEX UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Gastroesophageal Reflux NCLEX
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Gastroesophageal Reflux NCLEX
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) NCLEX
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. The male client tells the nurse he has been experiencing "heartburn" at night that awakens
him. Which assessment question should the nurse ask?
1. "How much weight have you gained recently?"
2. "What h...
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) NCLEX
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. The male client tells the nurse he has been experiencing "heartburn" at night that awakens
him. Which assessment question should the nurse ask?
1. "How much weight have you gained recently?"
2. "What have you done to alleviate your heartburn?"
3. "Do you consume many milk and dairy products?"
4. "Have you been around anyone with a stomach virus?" - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 2
Explanation: The nurse should ask the client what they have done to alleviate their heartburn
because it will help the nurse understand the client's current management strategies and
potentially identify any triggers or patterns.
2. The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with GERD writes the client problem of "behavior
modification." Which intervention should be included for this problem?
1. Teach the client to sleep with a foam wedge under the head
2. Encourage the client to decrease the amount of smoking
3. Instruct the client to take over-the-counter medication for relief of pain
4. Discuss the need to attend Alcoholics Anonymous to quit drinking - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 1
3. The nurse is preparing a client diagnosed with GERD for discharge following an
esophagogastriduodenoscopy. Which statement indicates the client understands the discharge
instructions?
1. "I should not eat for at least one (1) day following this procedure"
2. "I can lie down whenever I want after a meal. It won't make a difference"
3. "The stomach contents won't bother my esophagus but will make me nauseous"
4. "I should avoid orange juice and eating tomatoes until my esophagus heals" - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 4
4. The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with lower esophageal sphincter
dysfunction. Which dietary modifications should be included in the plan of care?
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