The nurse is caring for a patient who has developed esophagitis from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). For which additional complication should the nurse anticipate providing care to this patient?
a. Laryngospasm
b. Bronchospasm
c. Barrett's esophagus
d. Aspiration pneumonia
ANS: C
Complications of GERD can result in esophagitis. Over time, this can lead to changes in the epithelium of the esophagus and lead to Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous lesion. A. B. D. Laryngospasm, bronchospasm, and aspiration pneumonia are not complications typically associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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