Question

A client is suffering from severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which of the following would be the most likely cause for the development of pneumonia?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - aspiration (pulmonary) (Assuming the following question has it as an option).

Explanation:

Aspiration or pulmonary aspiration is a condition in which liquids, food, saliva, and vomit inhaled. This condition includes several risks. pulmonary aspiration which leads to pneumonia development in an individual.

The symptoms include coughing, breathing problems and choking in rare cases. The client with GERD must have aspiration which leads to the development of pneumonia. Antibiotics  

Thus, the correct answer is -  aspiration (pulmonary) (Assuming the following question has it as an option).