The nurse is teaching a client about the structures of the GI tract. Which structures should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Stomach
2. Liver
3. Large intestine
4. Pancreas
5. Gallbladder
Correct Answer: 1, 3
Rationale 1: The stomach is part of the GI tract.
Rationale 2: Liver is incorrect because it is one of the accessory organs of digestion, which include the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Rationale 3: The GI tract includes the large and small intestines.
Rationale 4: Pancreas is incorrect because it is one of the accessory organs of digestion, which include the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Rationale 5: Gallbadder is incorrect because it is one of the accessory organs of digestion, which include the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Global Rationale: The GI tract includes the stomach and large and small intestines. The liver, gallbladder, and pancreas are all accessory organs of digestion.
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