Describe the pathophysiology of gord

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1. Introduce the topic and provide an overview of GORD, including a definition, the clinical manifestations of this disorder and how it is diagnosed.

2. Describe the pathophysiology of GORD, discussing which structures are involved/affected, how does the disease change Gastrointestinal tract functions and how does this disease alter normal homeostatic processes.

3. 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)

4. What are the key patient education considerations when nursing a patient with this disorder?

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