ATI Medical Surgical Nursing, Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System

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ATI Medical Surgical Nursing, Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System 1. The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation treatment for oral cancer. Which problem does the nurse anticipa... te for this client? a. Failure to absorb nutrients from the stomach b. Inability to digest protein c. Impaired ability to soften and break down food d. Difficulty swallowing food ANS: C Saliva is responsible for the softening of food in the mouth and contains an enzyme, salivary amylase (ptyalin), which assists in the breakdown of carbohydrates. Radiation to the oral cavity can result in reduction of saliva production. Radiation to the mouth will not impair swallowing, ability to digest protein, or ability to absorb nutrients from the stomach. [Show More]

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