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Medesa

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient who is confined to the bed. The nurse asks the patient if he needs to have a bowel movement 30 minutes after eating a meal because
 
  a. The digested food needs to make room for recently ingested food.
  b. Mastication triggers the digestive system to begin peristalsis.
  c. The smell of bowel elimination in the room would deter the patient from eating.
  d. More ancillary staff members are available after meal times.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a function of the large intestine?
 
  a. Absorbing nutrients
  b. Absorbing water
  c. Secreting bicarbonate
  d. Eliminating waste


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moormoney

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Peristalsis occurs only a few times a day; the strongest peristaltic waves are triggered by mastication of the meal. The intestine can hold a great deal of food. A patient's voiding schedule should not be based on the staff's convenience.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Nutrient absorption is done in the small intestine. The other options are all functions of the large intestine.


Medesa

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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