Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease

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A patient presents with moderate symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD). An NP provides education about lifestyle modifications and prescribes aproton pump inhibitor (PPI). 2 months later the patient returns and reportscontinuing symptoms. the next step in symptom management is to:a.Switch to a stronger PPIb.perform a more thorough diet assessment and encourage weight lossc.continue therapy for two more weeks, and order manometry and/or pHtesting.

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