Author Question: The Nissen fundoplication for treatment of GERD involves taking the fundus of the _______________ ... (Read 60 times)

piesebel · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

The Nissen fundoplication for treatment of GERD involves taking the fundus of the _______________ and wrapping it around the lower esophagus.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Ms. Smith is an 85-year-old female admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia in the last month. The medical doctor requests a nutritional consultation because the nurse reports that Ms. Smith is not eating well. Ht: 5'5'' Wt: 110 UBW: 125 (6 months ago) Alb 2.8 g/dL Hgb 12 g/dL Prealbumin 14 mg/dL TLC 2500 The clinician calculates and interprets Ms. Smith's percent () unintentional weight change. The results are 13.6. This is classified as:
a. mild.
b. moderate.
c. significant.
d. considerable.
e. severe.