A nurse is teaching parents about diarrhea.Which statement by the parents indicates understanding of the teaching?
A) Diarrhea results from a fluid deficit in the small intestine.
B) Organisms destroy intestinal mucosal cells, resulting in an increased intestinal surface area.
C) Malabsorption results in metabolic alkalosis.
D) Increased motility results in impaired absorption of fluid and nutrients.

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Increased motility and rapid emptying of the intestines result in impaired absorption of nutrients and water.Electrolytes are drawn from the extracellular space into stool,and dehydration results.Diarrhea results from fluid excess in the small intestine.Destroyed intestinal mucosal cells result in decreased intestinal surface area.Loss of electrolytes in the stool from diarrhea results in metabolic acidosis.

A Nurse Is Teaching Parents About Diarrhea