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The small intestine is alkaline in nature. Which organ is responsible for raising the pH of the small intestine?
 
  1. Pancreas
  2. Large intestine
  3. Gallbladder
  4. Liver

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A client is scheduled to have a segment of the terminal ileum removed secondary to cancer. The nurse anticipates this client is risk for:
 
  1. Atelectasis.
  2. Decubitus ulcers.
  3. Pernicious anemia.
  4. Sepsis.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: The pancreas is an essential accessory digestive organ, secreting about a quart of pancreatic fluid into the duodenum each day. This fluid is alkaline (pH 7.5 to 8.8) and contains digestive enzymes to chemically break down carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Rationale 2: The large intestine is not responsible for raising the small intestine's pH from acid to base.
Rationale 3: The gallbladder stores bile.
Rationale 4: The liver is not responsible for raising the small intestine's pH from acid to base.
Global Rationale: The pancreas is an essential accessory digestive organ, secreting about a quart of pancreatic fluid into the duodenum each day. This fluid is alkaline (pH 7.5 to 8.8) and contains digestive enzymes to chemically break down carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The liver and large intestine do not change the pH of the small intestine. The gallbladder's function is to store bile.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Atelectasis is not an expected outcome.
Rationale 2: Formation of decubitus ulcers is not an expected outcome.
Rationale 3: The terminal ileum is a primary site for the absorption of vitamin B12. The inability to absorb B12 will likely cause pernicious anemia.
Rationale 4: Sepsis is not an expected outcome.
Global Rationale: The terminal ileum is a primary site for the absorption of vitamin B12. The inability to absorb B12 will likely cause pernicious anemia. Atelectasis, decubitus ulcers, and sepsis are not associated with changes in the ileum.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


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Wow, this really help

 

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