Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for an older patient newly diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. The nurse should explain to the client that this diagnosis occurs more frequently in older adults due to which normal aging change?
A) An increased amount of saliva
B) An increase in esophageal peristalsis
C) An increased incidence of hiatal hernia
D) A tightening of the lower esophageal sphincter
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