The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient who has a small bowel obstruction. Which processes occur in the small intestine that should be included in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Production of bile
b. Absorption of water
c. Production of insulin
d. Mechanical digestion of food to chyme
e. Production of enzymes to complete carbohydrate metabolism
f. Production of peptides to complete the digestion of proteins to amino acids
ANS: E, F
Enzymes to complete carbohydrate metabolism and production of peptides to digest proteins occur in the small intestines. A. B. C. D. These processes occur in other body organs.
You might also like to view...
The prescriber orders a medication q8h. The nurse enters the following times on the medication administration record (MAR): 12 AM- 6 AM- 12 PM- 6 PM
What error has occurred?
A patient is brought into the emergency department after being exposed to over 1,000 rads of radiation. Which intervention will take priority in the care of this patient?
1. Administer sedatives and analgesics. 2. Provide antibiotic therapy. 3. Prepare intravenous fluids and order a bland diet. 4. Provide antiemetics.
The nurse assesses the client on the first postoperative day. Which is the most important client outcome requiring follow-up interventions by the nurse?
1. Pain level is 2 out of 10 after an analgesic. 2. Client voids 45 ml per hour postoperatively. 3. Bowel sounds are inaudible in all quadrants. 4. Performs breathing exercises every 6 to 8 hours.
The nurse admits a terminally ill patient to the hospital. What is the first action that the nurse should complete when planning this patient's care?
a. Determine the patient's wishes regarding end-of-life care. b. Emphasize the importance of addressing any family issues. c. Discuss the normal grief process with the patient and family. d. Encourage the patient to talk about any fears or unresolved issues.