The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following should be included in this assessment?
1. Degree of mouth burning
2. Difficulty swallowing
3. Presence of pyrosis
4. Painful swallowing
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Mouth burning is not a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Difficulty swallowing or dysphagia is not associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Pain when swallowing is associated with esophagitis, not acid reflux disease. Presence of pyrosis or heartburn should be assessed in this client.
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