The Nurse Reviews the Functions of the Gastrointestinal System for a Patient

question 42

Multiple Choice

The nurse reviews the functions of the gastrointestinal system for a patient with celiac disease. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective?

• A) "The stomach begins the process of absorbing nutrients."
• B) "The stomach turns food into liquid so it can be digested."
• C) "The stomach begins the digestion of carbohydrates."
• D) "The stomach secretes sulfuric acid."

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Definitions:

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen that was prescribed to pregnant women to prevent miscarriages, later linked to various health issues in their offspring.

Teratogens

Agents that can cause malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus when a mother is exposed during pregnancy.

Blastocyst

A stage of early embryonic development characterized by a hollow, fluid-filled structure of cells, occurring before implantation in the uterine wall.

Placenta

A structure that forms within the uterus during pregnancy, which supplies the fetus with oxygen and nutrients, while also eliminating waste materials from the fetus's bloodstream.