A patient with impaired digestion or intestinal absorption of nutrients would be said to have
A)hematemesis.
B)nausea.
C)stomatitis.
D)malabsorption.

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Malabsorption refers to the impaired ability of the digestive system to properly absorb nutrients from food. This can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or pancreatic insufficiency. Hematemesis (A) refers to vomiting blood, nausea (B) is a symptom of many digestive disorders but not specific to malabsorption, and stomatitis (C) is inflammation of the mouth, which is not directly related to nutrient absorption.

A Patient with Impaired Digestion or Intestinal Absorption of Nutrients