In this assignment you will review a case that deals with a client who has GERD.

Clinical Case:

Mrs. G. is a 45-year-old female arrives at the emergency departmentwhere you are working with complaints of burning pain in her chest andthroat and a sour taste in her mouth. She states this pain has beengoing on for years after she eats certain foods. She has a large,extended family and does all of the cooking. She is Hispanic and likesto cook her special recipes because she believes that "these foods aregood for herself and her family." She is very proud of her cooking andbelieves that is one of her main contributions to her family. She hasnever been sick and does not like to take pills.

She is examined by the emergency room doctor and diagnosed withGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The doctor has orderedmedication for you to administer. These medications include a protonpump inhibitor (Prilosec), and a Histamine 2 blocker (Pepcid). He alsoprescribes the proton pump inhibitor to be taken at home for the nexttwo weeks. Mrs. G. starts to feel better and is ready for discharge.You will be providing the client teaching and discharge instructionsabout GERD.

In your discussion about GERD include:

• Dietary suggestions you would make
• What foods and liquids she should avoid
• What changes she should make
• Barriers she will face in making these changes and how they can be overcome

Include APA formatted references if used.