The nurse should be mindful that the factor in a client's history most likely to result in esophageal reflux is
a. eating foods high in sodium.
b. heavy consumption of coffee daily.
c. long-term sedentary lifestyle.
d. very-high-fiber diet.
B
Risk factors for gastroesophageal reflux disease include obesity and weight gain, pregnancy, smoking, chewing tobacco, high-fat foods, theophylline, caffeine, chocolate, and high levels of estrogen and progesterone.
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