Exam (elaborations) Nurs 611 Advanced Pathophysiology Advanced Pathophysiology GI System Complete Review
Esophagus Voluntary and involuntary phases of swallowing (both must be intact) Stretch receptors in esophagus send sensory information to nervous system Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) tone What can decrease the tone of this sphincter?-- GERD, chronic alcohol consumption, gorging large amounts of food What symptoms can occur as a result of decreased lower esophageal sphincter tone?-- Acid reflux, Barrett’s Esophagus Hiatal hernia What is a hiatal hernia?-- Condition in which part of the stomach stick upwards into the chest, through a hole in the diaphragm. What does the patient with a hiatal hernia look/feel like?-- Heartburn, belching, difficulty swallowing, fatigue What are the risks of a hiatal hernia?--Hemorrhage, obstruction, strangulation GERD What is GERD?--Gastroesophageal reflux disease, excessive bac
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