A patient with an ileostomy is losing weight. The patient asks ...

[saraeharris]

A patient with an ileostomy is losing weight. The patient asks the nurse why. The nurse's best response is to tell the patient that most enzymes and nutrients are absorbed in the:
 
  A. stomach.
  B. duodenum.
  C. small intestine.
  D. large intestine.

Question 2

Judy is a nursing student caring for Jackie, an 18-year-old college student who is hospitalized with a ruptured appendix. Jackie states that she never dreams any more.
 
  Judy tells Jackie that everyone dreams, but most people forget about them upon awakening. She tells Jackie that the best way to remember her dreams is to: A. eat spicy food before going to sleep.
  B. avoid caffeine in the afternoon.
  C. consciously think about her dreams upon awakening.
  D. sleep at least 8 hours before awakening.

[C.mcnichol98]

Answer to Question 1

C
The stomach performs three tasks: storage of swallowed food and liquid; mixing of food, liquid, and digestive juices; and emptying of contents into small intestine. The duodenum is approxi-mately 2 feet long and continues to process chyme from the stomach. The large intestine is the primary organ of bowel elimination.

Answer to Question 2

C
To remember a dream, a person must consciously think about it on awakening. People who recall dreams vividly usually awaken just after a period of REM sleep.

[saraeharris]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

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