A patient has been diagnosed with deficiency of the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK).The nurse would expect this patient to have difficulty digesting which nutrients? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)Fats
B)Proteins
C)Carbohydrates
D)Vitamins
E)Minerals

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Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone that stimulates the digestion of fats and proteins by facilitating the release of digestive enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the gallbladder. It does not directly affect the digestion of carbohydrates, vitamins, or minerals.

A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Deficiency of the Hormone