BS Nursing Pathophysiology-II
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19. A patient with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) develops difficulty swallowing and hoarseness. Endoscopy reveals changes in the distal esophageal mucosa. What is the technical pathophysiological change most likely responsible?

A. Peptic ulcer.
B. Gastric cancer.
C. Barrett's esophagus (metaplasia).
D. Esophageal varices.

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  • Peptic ulcer.
  • Gastric cancer.
  • Barrett's esophagus (metaplasia).
  • Esophageal varices.

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