: Care of Patients with Esophageal Problems, pp. 1087-1092
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) • Risk factors include consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. • The nursing assessment should include asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifest differently depending on the patient and the severity of the disorder. • Heartburn, dyspepsia, is the most comm...
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) • Risk factors include consumption of foods such as caffeine, alcohol, spicy or fried foods, chocolate, and tomatoes. Lifestyle factors play a big part especially alcohol and smoking. • The nursing assessment should include asking about a history of heartburn or atypical chest pain associated with the reflux of GI contents. GERD manifest differently depending on the patient and the severity of the disorder. • Heartburn, dyspepsia, is the most comm...