For the patient experiencing esophageal reflux,the nurse would expect which sphincter to be malfunctioning?
A) Pyloric
B) Lower esophageal
C) Upper esophageal
D) Gastric

Question

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The lower esophageal sphincter keeps food from refluxing into the esophagus.
The pylorus is located at the connection between the stomach and the duodenum.
The upper esophageal sphincter keeps air from entering the esophagus during respiration.
There is no gastric sphincter.

For the Patient Experiencing Esophageal Reflux,the Nurse Would Expect Which