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Practice Question

A nurse is providing nutritional education to a client who is obese. The nurse should include in the information which of the following gastrointestinal disorders is commonly associated with obesity.

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Correct Answer:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Rationale:

🔥Obesity increases intra-abdominal pressure, which contributes to the development and worsening of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

✒️This pressure weakens the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing acid to reflux into the esophagus.

🤒Clients who are obese should be educated on this risk and guided to make nutritional and weight-related lifestyle changes.

✍️GERD is a common complication in obesity and should be addressed as part of the client's comprehensive care plan.

📌Core Message

Obesity is a major risk factor for GERD due to elevated intra-abdominal pressure and sphincter weakening.

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  • Category: RN Nursing Exams
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams (RN)
  • Domain: NUTRITION (RN ati)
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