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segrsyd

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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 assessment data will be monitored to evaluate if the goals have been met?

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Describe the function and the action of the kidneys.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Evaluate the symptoms, indigestion, pain, heartburn, and bloating. Evaluate weight to determine if this remains a factor in the symptoms. Monitor caffeine intake. Have client keep a food and exercise diary that can be used to document progress.

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The kidneys excrete wastes, maintain volume and composition of body fluids, and secrete certain hormones. This includes filtering blood and cleansing it of waste and recycling other, usable substances that are necessary components of body fluids, so that they are constantly available.


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