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Gastrointestinal System ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Crohn's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients with Crohn's disease often experience fatty stools (steatorrhea) due to malabsorption of fats. This occurs because the inflammation caused by Crohn's disease can affect the small intestine, impairing the body's ability to absorb nutrients. Bloody diarrhea is more commonly associated with ulcerative colitis. Weight gain is not a typical symptom of Crohn's disease; instead, weight loss is more common due to malabsorption and decreased appetite. High fever can occur during acute flare-ups but is not a primary finding of Crohn's disease.
Question 2 of 5
Which stoma would you expect a malodorous, enzyme-rich, caustic liquid output that is yellow, green, or brown?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An ileostomy would have a malodorous, enzyme-rich, caustic liquid output that is yellow, green, or brown.
Question 3 of 5
Your patient with peritonitis is NPO and complaining of thirst. What is your priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Provide frequent mouth care. In a patient with peritonitis who is NPO and thirsty, the priority is to maintain oral hygiene and provide comfort by moistening the mouth with frequent mouth care. This helps alleviate the sensation of thirst and maintains oral health. Increasing the IV infusion rate (choice A) may not address the patient's discomfort directly related to thirst. Using diversion activities (choice B) is not as critical as addressing the patient's immediate need for oral care. Giving ice chips every 15 minutes (choice D) is not recommended for a patient with peritonitis who is NPO, as it can lead to complications or worsen the condition.
Question 4 of 5
George has a T tube in place after gallbladder surgery. Before discharge, what information or instructions should be given regarding the T tube drainage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Before discharge, inform the patient that the drainage will decrease daily until the bile duct heals.
Question 5 of 5
Your patient with peritonitis is NPO and complaining of thirst. What is your priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing frequent mouth care is the priority for a patient with peritonitis who is NPO and complaining of thirst.
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