A nurse recognizes that the process in which nutrients are taken into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is called
A) Digestion.
B) Peristalsis.
C) Indigestion.
D) Absorption.

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Absorption refers to the process in which nutrients are taken into the GI tract. Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller components, peristalsis is the wave-like muscular contractions that move food through the GI tract, and indigestion is a term used to describe discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen after eating.

A Nurse Recognizes That the Process in Which Nutrients Are