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).
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.
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
The suffix -al means "pertaining to."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false