Question: What is GERD? What are clinical manifestations/assessment findings for patients with GERD? What are complications associated with GERD? What is esophagitis? What is Barrett's esophagus? What are lifestyle modifications that can help in the treatment of GERD? What patient and caregiver teaching will be important? (see Table 41-9) What are nutritional therapies that can help in the treatment of GERD?