The Nurse Educator Is Preparing an In-Service on the Basic

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse educator is preparing an in-service on the basic functions of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Which statements will the nurse educator include in the in-service? Select all that apply.

• A) "The GI system is responsible for the ingestion of fluids and nutrients."
• B) "The GI system is responsible for the excretion of fluids and nutrients."
• C) "The GI system is responsible for the metabolism of nutrients."
• D) "As infants grow, their stomach capacity increases, decreasing the frequency with which they need to be fed."
• E) "By the second year of life, digestive processes are still developing."

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Definitions:

Narcotic Medications

Drugs that act on the central nervous system to relieve pain, often with potential for dependency and misuse.

Continent Urinary Reservoir

A surgically created internal pouch to collect and store urine in patients who have had their bladder removed, allowing controlled urination.

Self-Cath

A technique for emptying the bladder by inserting a catheter (tube) into the urethra, typically done by the patient themselves.

Kegel Exercises

Exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the uterus, bladder, small intestine, and rectum.