Acid Reflux (GERD)

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NCLEX REMAR (Pathologies) Flashcards on Acid Reflux (GERD), created by Nora Alva Carmen on 17/12/2023.
Nora Alva Carmen
Flashcards by Nora Alva Carmen, updated more than 1 year ago
Nora Alva Carmen
Created by Nora Alva Carmen about 1 year ago
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What is the primary symptom? Heartburn (pyrosis)
What test confims GERD? Barium Swallow fluoroscopy
What malfunction allows reflux in GERD? Lower sophageal sphincter.
What is the client teaching? Low-fat, high-protein diet, take antacids, avoid lying flat after meals.
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