A 47-year-old construction foreman presents to the healthcare provider with reports of intermittent pain in his chest and a burning sensation in the substernal area that radiates to his back. The client notices that the symptoms often occur after eating a large meal or while sleeping at night. The client shares that he occasionally wakes up with a burning sensation, a cough, shortness of breath, and a foul taste in his mouth. He has taken calcium carbonate (TUMS) but states that TUMS do not work like they used to and that he often must take more to have relief of symptoms. what is the potential condition? what are 2 important client education factors? what are 2 important client education factors?
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