The abbreviation GERD stands for ________

A) gastroenteral reflux disease
B) gastroenteral retrograde disease
C) gastroesophageal reflux disease
D) gastroesophageal rectal disease


C
Explanation: A) The G does not stand for "gastroenteral."
B) The G does not stand for "gastroenteral."
C) Correct!
D) The R does not stand for "rectal."

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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After assessment of a client, the nurse finds that the client has blurred vision and swelling of the optic disc. What does the nurse interpret from this finding?

1. The client has a cataract. 2. The client has conjunctivitis. 3. The client has papilledema. 4. The client has retinal detachment.

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When the eyes are not pointed at the same point in space it causes the eyes to become crossed, which is also called:

(a) myopia (b) hyperopia (c) astigmatism (d) strabismus

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The suffix -al means "pertaining to."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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