ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

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Question 1 of 5

Crohn's disease can be described as a chronic relapsing disease. Which of the following areas in the GI system may be involved with this disease?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Crohn's disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus, but it commonly affects the small intestine and colon, involving the entire thickness of the bowel wall.

Question 2 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 3 of 5

When teaching an elderly client how to prevent constipation, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To prevent constipation, elderly clients should be encouraged to get regular exercise, which promotes bowel motility.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following medications is most effective for treating the pain associated with irritable bowel disease?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Acetaminophen is often the first line of treatment for pain associated with irritable bowel disease due to its safety profile.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse instructs the ileostomy client to do which of the following as a part of essential care of the stoma?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cleansing the peristomal skin meticulously is crucial to prevent irritation and infection around the stoma.

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The nurse instructs the ileostomy client to do which of the following as a part of essential care of the stoma?
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The nurse is reviewing the record of a client with Crohn's disease. Which of the following stool characteristics would the nurse expect to note documented on the client's record?
Which of the following symptoms is a client with colon cancer most likely to exhibit?
The nurse is doing pre-op teaching with the client who is about to undergo creation of a Kock pouch. The nurse interprets that the client has the best understanding of the nature of the surgery if the client makes which of the following statements?

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