A patient who recently has been experiencing frequent heartburn is seen in the clinic. The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about

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Because diagnostic testing for heartburn that is probably caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is expensive and uncomfortable, proton pump inhibitors are frequently used for a short period as the first step in the diagnosis of GERD. The other tests may be used but are not usually the first step in diagnosis.

A Patient Who Recently Has Been Experiencing Frequent Heartburn Is