Heartburn associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER
D)
A) improves if the older client is lying flat or bending over.
B) is unaffected by the size of meals eaten or the types of food.
C) may cause chest pain severe enough to cause the older client to fear having a heart attack and seeking medical attention in an emergency care facility.
D) will not put the older client at increased risk for esophageal cancer.
C
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