The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) informs the Registered Nurse (RN) that one of the clients is passing lots of gas which is very noxious. The AIN asks why the smell is so bad. What should be the RN's response?

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The most likely cause of the noxious gas is the action of microorganisms within the GI tract. As food is digested, it moves through the GI tract where it is broken down by bacteria, producing gas as a byproduct. The composition of this gas can vary depending on the type of bacteria present in the gut, as well as the type of food being digested. Certain foods, such as those high in sulfur, can lead to particularly foul-smelling gas. Emotions and the swallowing of air can also contribute to gas formation, but the odour is most likely due to the presence of microorganisms in the gut.

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) Informs the Registered Nurse (RN)