A client is experiencing brash water. The nurse realizes this ...

[kaid0807]

A client is experiencing brash water. The nurse realizes this symptom is associated with:
 
  1. oral cancer.
  2. gastric ulcers.
  3. dysphagia.
  4. Barrett's esophagus.

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse learns that a client is inhaling while swallowing food. Which of the following does this assessment finding suggest to the nurse?
 
  1. The client is recovering from a stroke.
  2. The client is at risk for aspiration.
  3. The client will experience dyspepsia.
  4. The client has esophageal reflux disease.

[briezy]

Answer to Question 1

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Brash water, or the sensation of the mouth filling with saliva because of acid backflow into the esophagus, is a symptom of Barrett's esophagus. Brash water is not associated with oral cancer, gastric ulcers, or dysphagia.

Answer to Question 2

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In clients with dysphagia, inspiration commonly occurs during swallowing. This increases the risk for aspiration. This assessment finding does not indicate that the client is recovering from a stroke. This assessment finding does not indicate that the client will experience dyspepsia or that the client has esophageal reflux disease.

[kaid0807]

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