The nurse determines that a patient has a knowledge deficit regarding her diagnosis of achalasia. The nurse begins patient teaching by explaining that achalasia is
A) a white patch on the mouth or tongue mucosa.
B) caused by frequent ulceration on the lip.
C) caused by excess exposure to sun and wind.
D) caused by the inability of a muscle to relax.
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