A Client with an Upper Gastrointestinal Disorder Is Experiencing Seeping

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client with an upper gastrointestinal disorder is experiencing seeping of liquid stool,anorexia,abdominal distention,nausea,and vomiting.The nurse suspects the client is experiencing

• A)constipation.
• B)diarrhea.
• C)trapped flatus.
• D)fecal impaction.

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Definitions:

Epithelial Cell

Cells that line the surfaces of the body including skin, organs, and cavities, acting as a protective barrier.

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, and fat-soluble vitamins, among others.

Anemia

Disease that is characterized by a decrease in the number of red blood cells (erythrocytes); may be genetic in origin or the result of another disease or condition in the body.

Night Blindness

A condition characterized by difficulty seeing in low light or darkness, often due to a deficiency in vitamin A.