ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

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Question 1 of 5

Care for the postoperative client after gastric resection should focus on which of the following problems?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Postoperative care after gastric resection should focus on the client's nutritional needs to ensure proper healing and recovery.

Question 2 of 5

If a client had irritable bowel syndrome, which of the following diagnostic tests would determine if the diagnosis is Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A colonoscopy with biopsy is the most definitive diagnostic test to differentiate between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Question 3 of 5

In a client with diarrhea, which outcome indicates that fluid resuscitation is successful?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Firm skin turgor indicates adequate hydration, which is a key goal of fluid resuscitation. Formed stools, decreased stool frequency, and relief from perianal burning are important but do not directly indicate successful fluid resuscitation.

Question 4 of 5

The client being seen in a physician's office has just been scheduled for a barium swallow the next day. The nurse writes down which of the following instructions for the client to follow before the test?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fasting for 8 hours ensures that the stomach is empty, which is necessary for an accurate barium swallow test.

Question 5 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.

Similar Questions

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?
The client has been admitted with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The nurse would assess this client for pain that is:
Radiation therapy is used to treat colon cancer before surgery for which of the following reasons?
During the first few days of recovery from ostomy surgery for ulcerative colitis, which of the following aspects should be the first priority of client care?
The client who has undergone creation of a colostomy has a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed body image. The nurse would evaluate that the client is making the most significant progress toward identified goals if the client:

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