The failure of the cardiac sphincter to open properly is associated with the following features EXCEPT:
A. There is malfunction of the nerve plexus in the esophagus.
B. Esophageal musculature undergoes hypertrophy.
C. It can be treated using botulium toxin.
D. Normal esophageal contraction allows for the passage of the food into the stomach.
E. It can be treated through eriodic stretching or surgical excision of the muscle fibers in the constricted area.
D
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What was the result of research done in the 1930s by the Children's Bureau?
a. Children with heart problems are now cared for by pediatric cardiologists. b. The Child Abuse and Prevention Act was passed. c. Hot lunch programs were established in many schools. d. Children's asylums were founded.
Which will best assist a nurse in understanding a patient's use of tying a silver dollar to the stomach of a newborn infant to heal an umbilical hernia?
a. Cultural background b. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs c. World Health Organization's definition of "health" d. Primary prevention
The nurse is caring for an older client who has been getting more confused recently. What other characteristics might the family notice that alerts the nurse that the client may be at risk for wan-dering?
a. The client paces and cannot be redirected easily. b. The client sleeps 6 hours at night and takes a brief nap during the day. c. The client gets tired when cleaning the kitchen after cooking dinner. d. The client uses a space heater for supple-mental heat.
A/An ____________________ is an unfounded, recurring fear that causes the person to feel panic.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).