NURS 3561 Exam 2 Review_ Gastrointestinal system

UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL Hiatal Hernia (p. 1280) What is it? - The opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes becomes enlarged, and part of the upper stomach moves into the lower portion of the thorax Clinical Manifestations - May be asymptomatic - Pyrosis (heart burn) - Regurgitation - Dysphagia - Intermittent epigastric pain or fullness/bloating after eating - Large hiatal hernias  food intolerance, N/V after meals - Sliding hiatal hernias associated w GERD Compl...