Final answer:
The likely result for a patient who has 25% of their small intestine removed would be a decreased ability to absorb nutrients, impaired lipid digestion, and no impact on the ability to swallow correctly or water absorption in the large intestine.
Step-by-step explanation:
A.
Food would not be absorbed into the bloodstream. The small intestine plays a crucial role in absorbing nutrients from the food and transferring them to the bloodstream. Removing 25% of the small intestine would significantly reduce its absorptive capacity, potentially leading to a decreased ability to absorb nutrients.
B.
Lipids would not be digested. The small intestine is responsible for digesting lipids with the help of bile salts. If a significant portion of the small intestine is removed, lipid digestion may be impaired, leading to difficulties in absorbing and processing fats.
C.
Food could not be swallowed correctly. Swallowing is not directly related to the small intestine. It is primarily controlled by muscles in the mouth and esophagus. Removing a portion of the small intestine would not affect the ability to swallow correctly.
D.
Excess water would remain in the feces. The large intestine is primarily responsible for water absorption in the digestive system. Removing a portion of the small intestine would not have a direct impact on water absorption in the large intestine, so excess water would still be reabsorbed.