The nurse is explaining the alteration in normal function to a patient recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which etiology contributing to GERD does the nurse include in the teaching session?

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GERD is primarily caused by an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter, which allows gastric contents to reflux back into the esophagus, leading to symptoms such as heartburn.

The Nurse Is Explaining the Alteration in Normal Function to a Patient