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notis

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The abbreviation GERD stands for ________.
 
  A) gastroenteral reflux disease
  B) gastroenteral retrograde disease
  C) gastroesophageal reflux disease
  D) gastroesophageal rectal disease

Question 2

Which type of bruise occurs in persons with fragile skin?
 
  a. ecchymosis
  b. abrasion
  c. purpura
  d. petechiae


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

c
Explanation:
a. ecchymosis: may occur in people who do not have fragile skin
b. abrasion: may occur in people who do not have fragile skin
c. purpura: correct
d. petechiae: may occur in people who do not have fragile skin


notis

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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