The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal ...

[nenivikky]

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following should be included in this assessment?
 
  1. Degree of mouth burning
  2. Difficulty swallowing
  3. Presence of pyrosis
  4. Painful swallowing

Question 2

A client who plays baseball on the weekends is experiencing an arm injury. The nurse realizes this client needs to be evaluated for:
 
  1. a rotator cuff tear.
  2. lateral epicondylitis.
  3. dislocation of the shoulder.
  4. patellar tendinopathy.

[dellikani2015]

Answer to Question 1

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Mouth burning is not a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Difficulty swallowing or dysphagia is not associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Pain when swallowing is associated with esophagitis, not acid reflux disease. Presence of pyrosis or heartburn should be assessed in this client.

Answer to Question 2

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A rotator cuff tear can be caused by extensive overhead movements found in sports and activities such baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, and volleyball. A dislocation of the shoulder is most commonly caused by a fall on an outstretched hand and arm. Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is an overuse injury that involves the extensor/supinator muscles that attach to the distal humerus. Patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper's knee, is seen in athletes who participate in activities that require a lot of jumping such as basketball.

[nenivikky]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[FergA]

Great answer, keep it coming