The nurse recognizes that an illness that interferes with the digestion or absorption of nutrients may ultimately lead to:

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If the body is unable to digest or absorb necessary nutrients, the healing process can be slowed down, causing longer recovery times from injury or illness. This can also lead to other complications such as weakened immune function and malnutrition. Difficulty swallowing or inappropriate food intake may be symptoms of the underlying issue, but do not necessarily have the same direct impact on healing and recovery. A shorter hospital stay is also unlikely if the patient is not able to properly absorb nutrients and requires more medical attention.

The Nurse Recognizes That an Illness That Interferes with the Digestion