NCLEX Questions Gastrointestinal System Related

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Why should a nurse instruct a client with an ileostomy to avoid enteric-coated products?

  • A. The coating prevents the absorption of the product.
  • B. The coating adversely affects ileostomy.
  • C. The coating affects the absorption of vitamins.
  • D. The coating causes particularly strong odors.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because enteric-coated products are designed to bypass the stomach and dissolve in the small intestine, where absorption of medications occurs. Since an ileostomy bypasses the large intestine, the medication in enteric-coated products may not be fully absorbed, leading to reduced effectiveness. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not directly relate to the specific issue of absorption in the context of an ileostomy.