Mr. Taylor is a 52-year-old male with a medical history of episodic sinus bradycardia, which his General Practitioner (GP) states is due to his high level of fitness, occasional epigastric pain which he self-treats with oral Mylanta chewable tablets (Magnesium Hydroxide 200mg, Aluminium Hydroxide 200mg, Simethicone 20mg) and asthma which he treats with a preventative inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Bill does not take any other regular medication. Bill is a keen athlete and has previously competed in numerous running races. He lives independently with his wife and two teenage children. Mr. Taylor also has a positive family history of heart disease with his father dying from an acute myocardial infarction at age 56.

Patient Problems: 1. Impaired comfort - acute pain 2. Risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalance 3. Impaired gas exchange 4. Risk of altered tissue perfusion

question=Re-construct each of the four (4) patient problems to include the relevant aetiology, defining characteristics &/or risk factors associated with each problem for example-

Impaired comfort

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