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W.M a 47 year old female, is admitted to the hospital to rule out chronic gastroesophageal...

W.M a 47 year old female, is admitted to the hospital to rule out chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) versus peptic ulcer (PUD). You are the nurse assigned to care for the client.

1. What diagnostic tests should you anticipate being ordered to differentiate her diagnosis?

2. What are priorities of care after these test ?

3. What instructions about lifestyle changes should give M.W if she has GERD?

4. What instructions about s/s of complication of GERD and PUD should you provide M.W?

5. If M.W. ask you about the possibility of developing cancer, how would you respond?

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