Case Study: Upper GI Chap 33 Mrs. B is a 54 y/o female that went to her PCP with complaints of heartburn, dyspepsia, nausea and chest pain. She feels bloated and obtains little or no relief from OTC antacids. Her past medical hx includes 2 ppd cigarette smoking, a stressful job and chronic use of NSAIDs for chronic back pain. 1- Mrs. B’s doctor ordered an esophagoscopy (EGD). Why was this test ordered? 2- What teaching would the nurse provide to the client who is scheduled for EGD? 3- What classification of medication might be used during the procedure? What nursing considerations should be considered while pt is receiving this medication? 4- After EGD Mrs. B was diagnosed with GERD. What are nursing considerations & patient education that should be provided to the client with GERD? 5- What discharge instructions & patient education should be provided to Mrs. B after having EGD?

Case Study: Upper GI Chap 33 Mrs. B is a 54 y/o female that went to her PCP with complaints of heartburn, dyspepsia, nausea and chest pain. She feels bloated and obtains little or no relief from OTC antacids. Her past medical hx includes 2 ppd cigarette smoking, a stressful job and chronic use of NSAIDs for chronic back pain. 1- Mrs. B’s doctor ordered an esophagoscopy (EGD). Why was this test ordered? 2- What teaching would the nurse provide to the client who is scheduled for EGD? 3- What classification of medication might be used during the procedure? What nursing considerations should be considered while pt is receiving this medication? 4- After EGD Mrs. B was diagnosed with GERD. What are nursing considerations & patient education that should be provided to the client with GERD? 5- What discharge instructions & patient education should be provided to Mrs. B after having EGD?

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