Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the function of the large intestine. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
It absorbs liquid to form stool-
Rationale:
✅The primary function of the large intestine is to absorb water and electrolytes from indigestible food residue, allowing the conversion of liquid chyme into formed stool.
✅This process facilitates normal bowel elimination and contributes to fluid balance in the body.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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