ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions

Question 1 of 5

Colon cancer is most closely associated with which of the following conditions?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ulcerative colitis is a condition closely associated with an increased risk of developing colon cancer due to chronic inflammation of the colon.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following aspects is the priority focus of nursing management for a client with peritonitis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The priority focus of nursing management for a client with peritonitis is fluid and electrolyte balance to prevent shock.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following symptoms indicates diverticulosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Diverticulosis often has no symptoms and is usually found incidentally during tests for other conditions.

Question 4 of 5

The client with Crohn's disease has a nursing diagnosis of acute pain. The nurse would teach the client to avoid which of the following in managing this problem?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lying supine with the legs straight can increase abdominal tension and exacerbate pain. The client should be advised to lie with the legs bent to reduce muscle tension and discomfort.

Question 5 of 5

Five days after undergoing surgery, a client develops a small-bowel obstruction. A Miller-Abbott tube is inserted for bowel decompression. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: For a client with a small-bowel obstruction and a Miller-Abbott tube, deficient fluid volume is the priority nursing diagnosis.

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