A client, diagnosed with a hiatal hernia, will experience which of the following symptoms most frequently?
1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Diarrhea
4. Heartburn
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With a hiatal hernia, stomach acids reflux into the esophagus, causing pain and irritation that the patient will associate with heartburn. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are not symptoms typically associated with a hiatal hernia.
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