ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
System Disorder
Karen Herrera
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS___________________________________________________________
Alterations in
Health (Diagnosis)
Gastroesophageal reflux
disease
Pathophysiology Related
to Client Problem
gastric content and enzyme
backflow into esophagus
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Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention
Low fat diet, Head of bed elevation,
no smoking, avoidance of alcohol
ASSESSMENT
Risk Factors
Sleep apnea, obesity, hiatal
hernia, connective tissue
abnormalities.
Laboratory Tests
pH testing
SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Expected Findings
Throat irritation, increased flatus,
pain in esaphagus and when
swallowing, indigestion.
Diagnostic Procedures
Upper endoscopy,Esophageal
manometry, X-ray of upper
digestive system
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Nursing Care
Review modifiable risk
factors with patient
Therapeutic Procedures
fundoplication
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
Barrett's
esophagus
Complications
Medications
Proton pump
inhibitor, H2
receptors and
antacids
Client Education
Avoid foods that trigger
reflux, stop smoking,
maintain healthy weight,
and elevate the head of bed
Hiatal hernia and
aspiration of
secretion
Interprofessional Care
Dietitian, surgeon
Therapeutic Procedure
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