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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