Acid suppressive therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Nursing
Abstract
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders range from intermittent heartburn to life-threatening GI hemorrhage. One of the most common GI disorders is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which affects an estimated 19% of adults in North America. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of acid-suppressive therapy for patients with GERD as well as relevant nursing considerations.
First Page
40
Last Page
43
DOI
10.1097/NSG.0000000000000065
Publication Date
11-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Ballinger, Avery; Letsa, Victor; and Sheridan, Dan, "Acid suppressive therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease." (2024). Nursing Articles. 3.
https://scholarlyworks.ohiohealth.com/nursing-articles/3
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