Which statements should the nurse include in a presentation related to the general function of the gastrointestinal (GI) system for parents of pediatric clients? Select all that apply.
1. The GI tract is responsible for the ingestion and absorption of food.
2. Newborns have smaller stomachs but increased peristalsis.
3. All children require smaller, more frequent feedings.
4. Infants lack certain digestive enzymes which increases the risk for regurgitation.
5. By the second year of life a child is able to accommodate three meals each day.
Question 2
The nurse is providing care to a newborn client who presents in the pediatric clinic for a 2-week health maintenance visit. The parents of the newborn are concerned, as their baby has gas all the time. Which responses from the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.
1. Your baby has a relaxed lower esophageal sphincter, which is causing the gas.
2. Your baby lacks the enzyme amylase, which is causing the gas.
3. Your baby lacks the enzyme insulin, which is causing the gas.
4. Your baby has an immature liver, which is causing the gas.
5. Your baby lacks an enzyme that helps to digest fats, which is causing the gas.
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