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tth · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nursing instructor is teaching student nurses about lower gastrointestinal (GI) functioning and the large intestine. The nursing instructor evaluates that learning has occurred when the students make which statement?

1. The large intestine contains host flora that manufacture vitamin E.
2. The large intestine absorbs most of the nutrients from food.
3. The large intestine absorbs water and eliminates stool.
4. Food travels through the large intestine for 3 to 6 hours.

Question 2

A client comes to the clinic with report of intermittent epigastric pain that is associated with meals. The nurse would review the client's medical record and assess for the presence of which risk factors for peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?

1. The client reports that his mother and grandfather both had ulcers.
2. The client has type AB blood.
3. The client reports drinking several cups of coffee every morning.
4. The client reports mild to moderate job and family stress.
5. The client tested positive for influenza A.

shoemake · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The large intestine contains host flora that manufacture B-complex vitamins and vitamin K, not vitamin E.
Rationale 2: The small intestine, not the large intestine, absorbs most of the nutrients from food.
Rationale 3: Major functions of the large intestine include absorption of water and elimination of stool.
Rationale 4: Food travels through the large intestine for 12 to 24 hours, not for 3 to 6.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale 1: A close family history of PUD increases the client's risk for developing the disease.
Rationale 2: The risk for developing PUD is higher in those with type O.
Rationale 3: Consumption of beverages that contain caffeine increases the risk for PUD.
Rationale 4: The presence of excessive psychological stress increases the risk for PUD.
Rationale 5: Infection with hylicobacter pylori increases the risk for PUD. Influenza A is not associated with increased risk.