MrJK, 38 Years Old, Is 5 Feet 8 Inches Tall

Mr.J.K., 38 years old, is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 189 pounds.He reports that he has had intermittent heartburn for several months and takes Tums¨ with temporary relief.He has been waking during the night with a burning sensation in his chest.Which additional information would lead you to believe that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the cause of his pain?

A) The pain seems better when he smokes to relieve his nerves.
B) Coffee and fried foods donÕt bother him,
C) He wakes at night coughing with a bad taste in his mouth.
D) All of the above