difficulty swallowing

EXAM ELABORATIONS Aug 29, 2025
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NUR 339 UGI

  • Dysphagia
  • Answer difficulty swallowing

-can occur anywhere along the esophagus causes Answer CNS lesions, esophageal strictures, cancer

  • hiatal hernia
  • Answer opening in diaphragm where esophagus passes becomes enlarge

-stomach is pushed up into lower thorax

  • type 1 hiatal hernia
  • Answer sliding

stomach and esophagus in slides in and out of thorax often associated with GERD

  • Type 2 paraesophageal hiatal hernia
  • Answer all or part of stomach pushes up bedside the esophagus

  • heartburn
  • asymptomatic or intermittent large hernia, may lead to food intolerance N/V hemorrhage , obstruction more common with type two 1 / 2

hiatal hernia signs and symptoms w

  • xray EGD
  • chest CT

barium swallow

Answer diagnosis of hiatal hernia

7. SIT UP AFTER EATING, HOB UP AT NIGHT

small frequent meals

(if severe, surgery)

Answer treatment hiatal hernia

8. GERD

Answer most common disorder of esophagus

-weak lower esophageal sphincter and increased intrabdominal pressure-- reflux of stomach contents into esophagus--mucosal injury

  • cigarette smoking fluids
  • foods Answer high fats, chocolate, caffeine recumbent posture

Answer GERD risk factors

  • hx and pt complaints
  • Answer

x-rays/scopes

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NUR 339 UGI 1. Dysphagia Answer difficulty swallowing -can occur anywhere along the esophagus causes Answer CNS lesions, esophageal strictures, cancer 2. hiatal hernia Answer opening in diaphragm w...

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