Advanced Gastrointestinal Nursing: Esophageal Disorders, Lower Esophageal Sphincter Function, GERD, Barrett’s Esophagus, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Oral Cancer Risk Factors, Leukoplakia, Erythroplakia, Dysphagia, Ulcerative Lesions, PEG Tube Nutrition, Ga

Advanced Gastrointestinal Nursing: Esophageal Disorders, Lower Esophageal Sphincter Function, GERD, Barrett’s Esophagus, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Oral Cancer Risk Factors, Leukoplakia, Erythroplakia, Dysphagia, Ulcerative Lesions, PEG Tube Nutrition, Gastric Cancer Pathophysiology, Risk Factors (H. pylori, Diet, Obesity, Smoking), Billroth I & II Procedures, Dumping Syndrome, Postoperative Management (HOB Elevation, NG Tubes, Vitamin Replacement), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease), Medications (Aminosalicylates, Corticosteroids, Immunosuppressants, Biologics), Colon and Small Bowel Cancer Risks, Surgical Interventions (Proctocolectomy, Ileal Reservoir, Kock Pouch), Ostomy Management (Ileostomy, Colostomy, Loop and Double-Barrel), Nutrition and Diet Modifications, Total Parenteral Nutrition, Electrolyte Imbalances, Refeeding Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer Screening and Diagnostics (Colonoscopy, Tumor Markers CEA), Postoperative Care, Complication Prevention, and Patient Education Strategies Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 esophagus stomach H LES lower esophageal sphincter abbreviation WBC RBC Protein Labs for GI issues: (3) african american men who (race/sex) is at highest risk for oral cancer? oral _______________ cancer risk factors: tobacco alcohol marijuana UV poor oral care ruddy pale complexion recurrent herpes outbreaks syphilis immunosuppression leukoplakia white patch, "smoker's patch" on mouth or tongue (precancerous lesion; less than 15% of these lesions actually transform into malignant cell erythroplakia a red velvety patch on the mouth or tongue (50%) of cases progress to squamous cell carcinoma. dysphagia difficulty swallowing or __________________ is a common late-stage symptom of oral cancer ulcer first sign of tongue cancer is thickening of an ____________________ PEG Often times, pts with oral cancer are malnourished. _________ tube may be placed to admin enteral feedings and fluids. tobacco alcohol 2 main risk factors for oral cancer are: airway nutrition communication pain 4 goal priorities for upper GI CA lidocaine this med may be given for pain relief before meals for patients with oral cancer 2-3 if oral ulcerative lesion does not heal in _____-_____ weeks, report to HCP Barretts _______________________ esophagus is a complication of GERD in which normal tissue lining (squamous) the esophagus changes to tissue that resembles the lining of the intestine (columnar). considered a precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma. esophageal _________________________ cancer is occurs in the lower portion or distal end of the esophagus. Majority of tumors are located in the middle to lower portion of the esophagus. esophageal risk factors for this type of cancer: