Author Question: A client is experiencing brash water. The nurse realizes this symptom is associated with: 1. oral ... (Read 79 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

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 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

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.