Marty is a 66 years old male chef who has been experiencing severe reflux symptoms for the past several weeks that seem to be worsening at night. He had similar symptoms two to three years ago that went away wheb he stopped drinking alcohol. He claims to remain abstinent, but his symptoms have returned.
Marty is a 66 years old male chef who has been experiencing severe reflux symptoms for the past several weeks that seem to be worsening at night. He had similar symptoms two to three years ago that went away wheb he stopped drinking alcohol. He claims to remain abstinent, but his symptoms have returned.
1. What additional information should you obtain?
2. What medications should you consider for his symptoms?
3. Discuss your assessment and plan of care including clinical guidelines that support your decision.
1. Marty is a 66-year-old male chef who has been experiencing severe reflux symptoms for the past several weeks that seem to be worsening at night. He had similar symptoms two to three years ago that went away when he stopped drinking alcohol. He claims to remain abstinent, but his symptoms have returned. What additional information should you obtain? What medications should you consider for his symptoms? Discuss your assessment and plan of care including clinical guidelines that support your decision.
