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HudsonKB16

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What function does dietary fiber serve in the body?
 
  a. absorbs water in the large intestine
  b. increases the absorption of vitamins and minerals
  c. assists in the breakdown of vitamins and minerals
  d. stimulates anabolism

Question 2

The client has been vomiting for several days. What will the best assessment of the nurse include?
 
  1. Respiratory acidosis
   2. Respiratory alkalosis
   3. Metabolic alkalosis
   4. Metabolic acidosis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Dietary fiber is the part of food that body enzymes cannot digest and absorb. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in the water contents of the GI tract to form a gel that binds to substances. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve and absorbs in the large intestine, promoting the formation of stool that is eliminated more quickly.

Answer to Question 2

3. Metabolic alkalosis

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Metabolic alkalosis will result from excessive loss of hydrochloric acid from the stomach brought on by prolonged vomiting. Respiratory acidosis will not occur as a result of vomiting. Respiratory alkalosis will not occur as a result of vomiting. Metabolic acidosis will not occur as a result of vomiting.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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