Galen NUR 242 Exam 3 2024

Galen NUR 242 Exam 3 GERD Risk factors include - ANSWER Consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. GERD the nursing assessment should include - ANSWER asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifests differently depending on - ANSWER the patient and the severity of the disorder GERD most common symptoms - ANSWER -Heartburn (pyrosis) -Dyspepsia (Indigestion) (May be described as substernal burning moving up and down the chest) GERD pain usually develops within - ANSWER 30-60 minutes after meals Severe heartburn pain can radiate to the neck, jaw, or back and patients may think they are having an MI