The nurse is providing care to several clients in an outpatient clinic. Which client is at high risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)?
A)A client who is 6 weeks pregnant
B)A client who is morbidly obese
C)A client who follows a strict vegetarian diet
D)A client who drinks one glass of wine monthly

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A)Obesity is a risk factor for GERD. Pregnancy is an increasing risk factor in the later stages due to pressure on the stomach. A vegetarian diet is not a risk factor for GERD. Rare alcohol consumption is not as strong a risk factor for GERD as morbid obesity.
B)Obesity is a risk factor for GERD. Pregnancy is an increasing risk factor in the later stages due to pressure on the stomach. A vegetarian diet is not a risk factor for GERD. Rare alcohol consumption is not as strong a risk factor for GERD as morbid obesity.
C)Obesity is a risk factor for GERD. Pregnancy is an increasing risk factor in the later stages due to pressure on the stomach. A vegetarian diet is not a risk factor for GERD. Rare alcohol consumption is not as strong a risk factor for GERD as morbid obesity.
D)Obesity is a risk factor for GERD. Pregnancy is an increasing risk factor in the later stages due to pressure on the stomach. A vegetarian diet is not a risk factor for GERD. Rare alcohol consumption is not as strong a risk factor for GERD as morbid obesity.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to Several Clients in an Outpatient