Describe the pathophysiology of gord

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Assessment Instructions

Written Case Study in essay format

Topic: Case study on Gastro-Oesophageal reflux Disease (GORD)

Introduction: Introduce the topic and provide an overview of GORD, including a definition, the clinical manifestations of this disorder and how it is diagnosed 250 WORDS

Body Paragraphs:

Describe the pathophysiology of GORD, discussing which structures are involved/affected, how does the disease change Gastro intestinal tract functions and how does this disease alter normal homeostatic processes 550 wordS
Describe two pharmacological treatments, detailing how the medications alter the underlying disease process (focus on describing what the drug does and how that resolves the pathophysiology) 250 words.
What are the key patient education considerations when nursing a patient with this disorder? 250 words.

Conclusion: Conclusion [100 words]

References: APA 7 must be used for in text and end text references. YOU CAN ONLY USE THE BELOW RESOURCES FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

Heartburn, gastro oesophageal reflux disease and non erosive reflux disease.pdfDownload Heartburn, gastro oesophageal reflux disease and non erosive reflux disease.
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease extinguishing that fire.pdfDownload Gastro oesophageal reflux disease extinguishing that fire.
Current management of gastro-oesophageal reflux.pdfDownload Current management of gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Anatomy of the oesophagus.pdfDownload Anatomy of the oesophagus
Anatomy of the stomach.pdfDownload Anatomy of the stomach.
Oesophageal and gastric motility.pdfDownload Oesophageal and gastric motility.
Craft, J. A., Gordon, C. J., Huether, S. E., McCance, K. L., & Brashers, V. L. (2023). Understanding Pathophysiology Australia and New Zealand Edition (4th ed.).

Reference no: EM133570746

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