Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
The client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) complains of a chronic cough. The nurse understands that in a client with GERD this symptom is indicative of which of the following conditions?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A chronic cough in GERD is often due to aspiration of gastric contents into the respiratory tract, irritating the airways. The other options are less directly related to this symptom.