Module 3 Group Discussion Questions

Module 3 GroupStudent’s NameDepartment, Institutional AffiliationCourse Code: Course NameInstructor’s NameDue DateModule 3 GroupAssigned patient: 9 year-old Charity William with gastroesophageal reflux disease Probable Length of StayThe probable length of hospitalization for this GERD patient is three days. There are various approaches to GERD treatment, and the selected approach determines the length of stay (Zhao & Encinosa, 2018). These approaches include surgery, endoscopic therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes. Surgery accounts for the longest length of stay because after surgery, patients are required to stay in hospital for 1-3 days (McKinley et al., 2021).Priority Measurable OutcomesIngestion of daily nutritional components in reference to the activity level of the patient, and this should happen within three days. The client should report pain relieve during the first day Barriers to the Expected OutcomesThe patient is young, inferring that nutritional adherence will be a problem Family income level may stand in the way of providing appropriate nutritional components Possible ComplicationsEsophagitis Esophageal stricture Barrett esophagus Complication preventionThe recommendation