The nurse identifies which patient at greatest risk for malabsorption of protein?
a. The patient with gallbladder obstruction
b. The patient with ileitis
c. The patient with distal colon resection
d. The patient with jejunal tumor
B
The ileum is where protein is broken down and absorbed; the patient with ileitis would be at greatest risk for protein malabsorption.
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A) Shortening break time B) Ordering more supplies than needed on the unit to ensure they never run out C) Replacing a licensed staff member with unlicensed assistive personnel D) Decreasing staff when the census is low
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