The nurse provides care for the client diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus. Which goals does the nurse establish in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

Client will not aspirate , Client will report no to minimal pain , Client will maintain body weight. Patients with Barrett's esophagus, which is the development of abnormal esophageal tissue near the stomach, may have difficulty with swallowing and pain. Thus, important plans of nursing care include aspiration prevention, pain control, and weight management. Preventing gastrointestinal reflux in someone with Barrett's esophagus is often challenging and requires pharmacological and perhaps surgical intervention. This is not within the scope of a nursing plan of care. Lastly, insisting on consent is never an appropriate plan of care. Adult patients of sound mind have the autonomy to provide or withhold consent.

The nurse provides care for the client diagnosed with Barrett'...

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Difficulty: 9

Topics: Delegation, Prioritization and Leadership Gastrointestinal Communication & Documentation Disease Prevention Health Care Ethics, Law, and Policy Health Care Quality Health Promotion HEENT Nursing Interventions

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