Which term describes a surgically produced opening in the stomach or the abdomen?
A. stoma
B. gastrostomy
C. enterostomy
D. laparorrhaphy
Answer: A
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A nurse is assisting a primary health clinic in a rural South American country in establishing a quality and inclusive primary care program. The nurse consults the WHO components to primary health care for guidance
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