Joe Brian, 6?3? tall and 265 pounds, came to the physician with complaints of indigestion, heartburn, a bloated feeling, and occasional vomiting. He states that he sometimes wakes up with the taste of vomit in his mouth. He also complains of chest pain and states, "Sometimes I feel like I am having a heart attack." After performing an endoscopy, the physician diagnoses a hiatal hernia with
esophageal reflux and esophagitis. The physician prescribes a histamine receptor antagonist and antacids before meals and at bedtime. ?
What assessment data will be monitored to evaluate if the goals have been met?
Evaluate the symptoms, indigestion, pain, heartburn, and bloating. Evaluate weight to determine if this remains a factor in the symptoms. Monitor caffeine intake. Have client keep a food and exercise diary that can be used to document progress. ?
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