A client is being assessed for gastrointestinal system dysfunction. The nurse realizes an impairment of this function could affect which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Absorption of food
2. Digestion of food
3. Metabolism of food
4. Utilization of oxygen
5. Synthesis of red blood cells
6. Filtering of water
1, 2, 3
An impairment in a client's gastrointestinal system functioning could affect the absorption of food, the digestion of food, and the metabolism of food. An impairment in this system will not affect the utilization of oxygen, synthesis of red blood cells, or the filtering of water.
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