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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching about ileostomy care to a client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A. I will empty my pouch when it becomes 1/3 full.'

B. I will be certain to take enteric-coated medications.'

C. I will change my entire pouch system at least weekly.'

D. I will use caution when eating high fiber foods.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I will be certain to take enteric-coated medications.'

Question 2 of 5

What is the main role of the stomach?

A. absorption of nutrients

B. secretion of bile

C. digestion of proteins

D. transport of food

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: digestion of proteins

Question 3 of 5

The jejunum is the main site for absorption of the following except:

A. Glucose

B. Amino acids

C. Fatty acids

D. Bile salts

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bile salts

Question 4 of 5

The role of Chief cell is to:

A. Secretes hydrogen ions and chloride ions into lumen and are responsible for maintaining the acidic pH

B. Secrete pepsin which digests proteins.

C. Secretes Gastrin which stimulates gastric acid secretion

D. Secretes pepsinogen.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Secretes pepsinogen.

Question 5 of 5

The major food digested by gastric secretions is

A. fat.

B. starch.

C. protein.

D. nucleic acids.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: protein.

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