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The nurse knows that most nutrients are absorbed in which portion of the digestive tract? a. Stomach b. Duodenum c. Ileum d. Cecum ANS: B Most nutrients are absorbed in the duodenum with the exception of certain vitamins, iron, and salt (which are absorbed in the ileum). Food is broken down in...

A nurse is preparing to administer the first of 2 large-volume, cleansing enemas prescribed for a client in preparation for a diagnostic procedure. Which of the follwing actions should the nurse take? Warm the enema solution prior to instillation. - It is important to warm the enema solution becau...

A nurse who is administering a return-flow enema to a client. After instilling 100 mL of enema fluid, which of the following actions should the nurse take? Lower the container to allow the solution to flow back out. Return-flow enemas involve moving 100 to 200 mL of fluid into and out of the rec...

A nurse is preparing to administer an oil retention enema to a client who has constipation. The nurse should instruct the client to retain the solution for which of the following durations. A. The duration of the procedure. B. 10 to 15 minutes. C. Until the client feels the urge to defecate. D...

a nurse is caring for a client who will perform fecal occult blood testing at home. what will be included when explaining the procedure? a. eating more protein al prior to testing b. one stool specimen is sufficient for testing c. a red color change indicates a positive test d. the speci...