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An Older Adult Client Is Admitted to the Hospital for a Bowel

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An older adult client is admitted to the hospital for a bowel obstruction, and part of the client's duodenum was surgically removed.Which condition does the nurse recognize as a potential problem for the client?


A) Limited stomach capacity
B) Duodenum-produced enzymes are not available
C) Poor absorption from shortening of the colon
D) A decreased ability to absorb nutrients

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