The nurse is assessing the abdomen of a pregnant woman who is complaining of having "acid indigestion" all the time. The nurse knows that esophageal reflux during pregnancy can cause:
a. Diarrhea.
b. Pyrosis.
c. Dysphagia. d.
Constipation.
ANS: B
Pyrosis, or heartburn, is caused by esophageal reflux during pregnancy. The other options are not correct.
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