The nurse evaluates which patient observation as indicating the patient correctly understands the functions of the stomach?
1. "The process of absorption of nutrients begins in my stomach.".
2. "My stomach turns food into liquid so it can be digested.".
3. "My stomach begins the digestion of carbohydrates.".
4. "Sulfuric acid is secreted by the stomach.".
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Rationale 1: The process of absorption begins in the small intestine.
Rationale 2: In the stomach, food continues to be turned to liquid so that it may ultimately be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Rationale 3: Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth.
Rationale 4: The stomach secretes hydrochloride, not sulfuric acid.
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