Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is obtaining a health history from a client who has a sliding hiatal hernia associated with reflux. The nurse should ask the client about the presence of which of the following symptoms?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Heartburn is a hallmark symptom of a sliding hiatal hernia with reflux, caused by stomach acid refluxing into the esophagus.