Patient was educated on large intestines and its functions as follows: Large intestine is the loop of intestine that connects small intestine and anus. Large intestine has 4 parts in it Cecum Colon Rectum Anal canal Large intestine receives all the undigested material from the small intestine, which has significant amount of water content in it. This water can be reabsorbed and utilized for the body needs. Losing this water in the stool can result [...]

Patient was educated on small intestines and its functions as follows: The small intestine is a length of smooth muscle that connects stomach and large intestine. Small intestine has 3 parts in it Duodenum Jejunum Ileum Food that is chewed and swallowed enters the stomach and is acted upon by stomach enzymes and acid and is partially digested. Partially digested food from the stomach enters the small intestine. Bile and pancreatic secretions enter the small [...]