The human body

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Part 1 What makes me poop? Learning about the digestive system can raise some interesting questions, especially when someone is unsure if something is normal. Imagine that you need to explain the process of food digestion to a pediatric patient and an elderly patient. Describe the general process of digestion and how you would modify your approach with each patient. What elements of the process would change with age? For your citation, you might use articles that show examples of normal and abnormal digestive conditions. You can also find articles from experts that address how the digestive process changes as people age. Part 2 Laxatives, diarrhea, enemas, and constipation . . . Oh, my! Diarrhea and constipation are common disorders that you will see (and experience) during your career. Let’s imagine it’s a normal day in the clinic where you work. A patient comes in with the following complaint: Taylor Watkins Age: 24 Diarrhea is intermittent with constipation. The patient has been using a daily dose of laxatives for a beauty pageant for the past six months and is now experiencing chronic symptoms. Describe how treatments such as laxatives, enemas, and stool softeners can impact the normal function of the digestive system. How would you approach the topic of this type of weight loss with Taylor? For your citation, you might use articles that show examples of beneficial and harmful treatments for diarrhea and constipation. You can also find articles from experts that suggest best practices for remaining healthy while losing weight.