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elderly male patient recently had a feeding tube inserted into alimentary…
elderly male patient recently had a feeding tube inserted into alimentary canal, bypassing his esophagus, stomach and duodenum resulting in these organs no longer being present in the digestive process
Digestive System
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Physiology: takes in food, breakdown nutrient into molecules + absorb these molecules into bloodstream; rids body of indigestible remains
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Stomach
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Hydrochloric Acid
breakdown protein, eliminates bacteria and viruses in stomach
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Basic nutrients needed for the human body: protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals + water
Man is unable to take in/keep down enough nutrients that the body needs and has difficulty swallowing food/liquids; is at an unhealthy weight for surgery; also recently had a cholecystectomy
Man begins experiencing indigestion, nausea, heartburn, and feeling bloated after meals; man is diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Man has poor diet majority of his life (foods high in salt, low in fruits and veggies) and a family history of stomach cancer
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Side effects of:
feeding tube
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can no longer enjoy chewing, tasting or swallowing a variety of certain foods
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Possibility that the feeding tube was placed to help maintain healthy weight and build up strength before treatment or surgery for his stomach cancer
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