A patient who has had surgery for colostomy placement has been put on bowel rest and only has an IV for nutrition. In what way would these treatments affect this patient's nutrition status??

A) ?reduced food intake
B) ?impaired digestion
C) ?altered nutrient excretion
D) ?impaired absorption


A

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