The nurse is assessing a person with a pancreatic disorder. The nurse realises the person might be experiencing digestive problems that affect which section of the intestines?

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The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine that receives digestive enzymes from the pancreas. Therefore, a pancreatic disorder can affect the proper digestion and absorption of nutrients in the duodenum.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Person with a Pancreatic Disorder