A Patient Who Has Had Surgery for Colostomy Placement Has

question 61

Multiple Choice

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

• A) reduce food intake
• B) impair digestion
• C) alter nutrient excretion
• D) Impair absorption

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