Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A home health nurse is assigned to follow-up on a patient recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which primary symptom should the nurse take into consideration when updating the nursing interventions on this patient's care plan?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Heartburn is the hallmark symptom of GERD, caused by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus.