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A client with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is being seen in the outpatient clinic for a progress check-up.The nurse is reviewing the client's plan of care and determines that the client has met a goal of treatment when the client makes which statement?
Hydrochloric Acid
A strong acid secreted by the stomach lining that helps in digestion and acts as a barrier to pathogens.
Parietal Cells
Cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, essential for the digestion process and absorption of vitamin B12.
Absorption
The process by which substances are taken up from the environment and enter the bloodstream or tissues of the body.
Digestive Tract
The series of organs and structures through which food passes, where it is broken down and nutrients are absorbed.
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