Describe the pathophysiology of gord

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ASSIGNMENT:

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].

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