If you broke the distal end of two bones that articulate the carpals, which bones did you break?

Digestion begins in the oral cavity, also known as the mouth, where food is ingested and broken down into smaller pieces through mechanical digestion by the teeth and chemical digestion by enzymes in saliva, such as amylase. Once the food is sufficiently broken down, it forms a bolus and is then swallowed, passing through the esophagus and into the stomach. In the stomach, the food is further broken down by stomach acid and enzymes before passing into the small intestine for the absorption of nutrients.

Eating large amounts of turnips and beets can lead to a condition called beeturia, which causes the urine and skin to turn a reddish or purplish color. This condition is harmless and is caused by the betalain pigments present in these vegetables. As a strict vegetarian, it is possible that the client consumes large amounts of these vegetables, which could explain the unusual skin color.

Rice and eggs, carrots and squash, spinach and mustard greens are not known to cause unusual skin color. However, it is important for the nurse to ask the client about her diet and any supplements she may be taking to beter understand the cause of the unusual skin color.