Problem: Clients experiencing diarrhea often lose electrolytes. Which statement describes the reason for this? loss? Need Assignment Help? Question content area bottom Part A. Diarrhea causes rapid passage of chyme through the large? intestine, reducing the time available for absorption of electrolytes. B. Intestinal bacteria break down electrolytes during diarrhea and make them unfit for absorption by the intestine. C. Pathogenic microorganisms that cause diarrhea consume the electrolytes in the? chyme, resulting in fewer electrolytes being available for absorption. D. Decreased secretion of intestinal mucus inhibits the absorption of electrolytes from the chyme by the intestine.