Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1255 of 1700
Where do nutrients and water move into the bloodstream?
- In the mouth and the esophagus
- In the esophagus and the stomach
- In the small and large intestine
- In the anus and the rectum
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Correct answer: In the small and large intestine
The liquid food (chyme) passes through the intestines, where nutrients and water are absorbed.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.2: Nutrition and Fluid Needs
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026