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NSG 320 GERD Study Guide | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Nursing Exam Review

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Prepare for NSG 320 with this focused study resource on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Designed for nursing students, this material supports review of GERD pathophysiology, assessment, symptoms, management, and nursing care.

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[NSG 320 GERD]
NSG 320: GERD
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_9ilzcw

1. GERD results reflux of acidic gastric contents into the esophagus overwhelms the esophageal
when defenses. Gastric HCl acid and pepsin secretions in refluxate cause esophageal
irritation and esophagitis.

2. what is the pri- Primary cause is incompetent LES.
mary cause of
GERD

3. Clinical manifes- · Heartburn (pyrosis)
tations · GERD-related chest pain (can mimic angina): describes as burning beneath lower
sternum; squeezing or radiating to the back, neck, jaw, or arms
· Dyspepsia
· Regurgitation
Otolaryngologic symptoms:

4. GERD chest pain antacids
is relieved with

5. pyrosis heartburn

6. dyspepsia o Pain/discomfort centered in the upper abdomen

7. · Regurgitation o Hot, biter, or sour liquid coming into the mouth or throat

8. Otolaryngologic · hoarseness, sore throat, globus sensation (sense of lump in the throat), hyper-
symptoms: salivation, and choking

9. complications of · Barrett's esophagus (esophageal metaplasia)
GERD · Esophageal Varices
· Esophageal Ulcers
· From irritation of upper airway by secretions (cough bronchospasm laryn-
gospasm)

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