Case Study A 41-year-old Caucasian female, Sarah has been admitted…

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A 41-year-old Caucasian female, Sarah has been admitted for a gastroscopy.  She is having this procedure as part of investigations to determine if she has Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD). Sarah’s symptoms include:

Upper abdominal discomfort, which is worse at night
Nausea
Regurgitation of small amounts of food
Chipping and discolouration to her front teeth are noted as well as a cavity in her left molar.

An examination revealed the following:

Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35
Blood Glucose Level – 6mmol/L
Diet high in fat and sugar, low in fruit and vegetables
No exercise each week
High alcohol intake

Sarah’s vital signs are:

Temperature – 36.3 degrees
Pulse – 96
Respiration Rate – 24
Blood pressure – 162/88

1. Sarah has consented to a Gastroscopy, briefly describe this procedure and outline the Nursing Interventions that could be used to prevent complications pre and post operatively?

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