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MirandaLo

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During pregnancy, the mother needs additional calories, vitamins, and minerals. It is advisable for the mother to take extra amounts of all vitamins and minerals. ___________________ ______
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Joe Brian, 63 tall and 265 pounds, came to the physician with complaints of indigestion, heartburn, a bloated feeling, and occasional vomiting. He states that he sometimes wakes up with the taste of vomit in his mouth. He also complains of chest pain and states, Sometimes I feel like I am having a heart attack. After performing an endoscopy, the physician diagnoses a hiatal hernia with esophageal reflux and esophagitis. The physician prescribes a histamine receptor antagonist and antacids before meals and at bedtime.
 
  What additional symptoms that may occur should the client be made aware of? What are the complications of a hiatal hernia?



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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

Chronic irritation from the acids may result in cancer. If the hernia is unmanageable with medical treatment, surgery may be performed.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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