Summary PN2 NUR2571 - Final Exam Review.
PN2 NUR2571 - Final Exam Review/PN2 NUR2571 - Final Exam Review. CHAPTER 54-CARE OF PATIENTS WITH ESOPHAGEAL PROBLEMS Hiatal Hernia Etiology – Risk factors - Protrusion of the stomach through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the chest due to weakness of diaphragmatic muscle. - Increased abdominal pressure from obesity. May be asymptomatic or have symptoms similar to those with GERD. Most common symptom is heartburn. - Hiatal hernias also increase the risk of developing GERD. - Main risk factor is obesity, also smoking, alcohol,
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