Nursing Care Plans for GERD plus Interventions with Examples
Nursing Care Plans for GERD plus Interventions with Examples Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the ring of muscle between the esophagus and the stomach. This ring is called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). If a person has it, he/she may get heartburn or acid indigestion. Doctors think some people may have it because of a condition called hiatal hernia. GERD symptoms might be eased through diet and lifestyle changes in most cases. But some people may need medication or surgery. The term “gastroesophageal” refers to the stomach and esophagus. Reflux means to flow