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A nurse practitioner is providing care for a male client with a long-standing hiatal hernia. Which of the following statements most accurately captures an aspect of the pathophysiology of hiatal hernias?
 
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  Paraesophageal hiatal hernias are common and are normally not treated if the client is asymptomatic.
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  The root causes of hiatal hernias are normally treatable with medication.
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  If esophageal acid clearance is impaired, esophagitis can result.
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  An incompetent pyloric sphincter and high-fat diet are commonly implicated in the development of hiatal hernias.
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Brilliant ツ
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Smart ... Thanks!
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Helped a lot
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