Definitions
Etiology (multifactorial)
Pathophysiology
Interprofessional Management
Clinical Manifestations
Nursing Assessment
Common Nursing Diagnoses
Planning Goals
Implementation (Acute Care)
Evaluation
Definition – Chronic syndrome of mucosal damage caused by reflux of stomach acid and/or bile into the lower esophagus.
Pathophysiology
Clinical Manifestations
Complications
Diagnostics
Management
Gerontology
Definition – Herniation of stomach into esophagus through diaphragmatic hiatus; aka esophageal hernia or diaphragmatic hernia.
Types
Etiology
Clinical Manifestations (similar to GERD)
Complications – GERD, esophagitis, ulcers, hemorrhage, stenosis, strangulation, aspiration.
Diagnostics – Barium swallow, endoscopy.
Management
Definition – Erosion of GI mucosa from the digestive action of \text{HCl} acid and pepsin.
Gastric Ulcers
Duodenal Ulcers
Major Risk Factors
Clinical Manifestations
Diagnostics
Interprofessional Management
Major Complications (emergent)
Nursing Process
Gerontology
Definition – Inflammation of gastric mucosa (acute or chronic, diffuse or localized).
Pathophysiology – Breakdown of gastric mucosal barrier → \text{HCl} & pepsin back-diffuse → edema, capillary damage, plasma loss, possible hemorrhage.
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Clinical Manifestations
Diagnostics
Management