ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions

Question 1 of 5

A client with gastric cancer may exhibit which of the following symptoms?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Clients with gastric cancer may experience a feeling of fullness due to the presence of the tumor.

Question 2 of 5

When teaching a community group about measures to prevent colon cancer, which instruction should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Limiting fat intake is a recommended measure to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Including fiber, undergoing annual rectal examinations, and sigmoidoscopy are also important, but limiting fat intake is directly related to reducing cancer risk.

Question 3 of 5

A client with gastric cancer may exhibit which of the following symptoms?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Clients with gastric cancer may experience a feeling of fullness due to the presence of the tumor.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is performing a colostomy irrigation on a client. During the irrigation, a client begins to complain of abdominal cramps. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: If a client experiences abdominal cramps during a colostomy irrigation, it is appropriate to stop the irrigation temporarily to allow the cramps to subside.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following symptoms is a client with colon cancer most likely to exhibit?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A change in bowel habits is the most common symptom of colon cancer.

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