The most significant nutritional concern for a patient with an ileostomy is
a. fat malabsorption and steatorrhea.
b. dumping syndrome.
c. loss of fluid and electrolytes.
d. malabsorption of protein and carbohydrates.
Answer: c. loss of fluid and electrolytes.
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