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Digestive System:
An elderly male patient with stomach cancer recently…
Digestive System:
An elderly male patient with stomach cancer recently had a feeding tube inserted into his alimentary canal to bypass the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. He also tells you that he had his gall bladder removed several years ago. What does this now mean in terms of his diet, food preparation, and possible effects on rest of his digestive process?
Background:
Alimentary Canal
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pharynx
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passage of food, liquids and air
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Downstream effects: Based on the list of upstream factors, determine what is not able to occur in his digestive system. For each, indicate how this will impact the food he can be given. What specifically will need to be provided in his feeding tube for him to adequately get the nutrients he needs? Explain why.
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Upstream causes: What is being bypassed in this patient? What organs are not able to participate in the digestive process, and what chemicals or enzymes are not getting added to the food? What other factors are upstream issues that should be considered for this patient?
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