A Client Is Being Assessed for Gastrointestinal System Dysfunction

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client is being assessed for gastrointestinal system dysfunction. The nurse realizes an impairment of this function could affect which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Absorption of food
• B) Digestion of food
• C) Metabolism of food
• D) Utilization of oxygen
• E) Synthesis of red blood cells
• F) Filtering of water

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Definitions:

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