ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions

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

Medical management of the client with diverticulitis should include which of the following treatments?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Medical management of diverticulitis typically includes the administration of antibiotics to treat infection and inflammation.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for the client who had an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To prevent strain on the surgical site and avoid disruption of tissue integrity, the client should avoid coughing after an umbilical hernia repair.

Question 4 of 5

A client with which of the following conditions may be likely to develop rectal cancer?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Adenomatous polyps are a known risk factor for the development of rectal cancer.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following mechanisms can facilitate the development of diverticulosis into diverticulitis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Undigested food blocking the diverticulum can lead to bacterial invasion, causing inflammation and turning diverticulosis into diverticulitis. Choices A, B, and C do not directly facilitate the development of diverticulitis. Choice A involves a different mechanism related to laxative use, choice B describes a complication of chronic constipation but does not necessarily lead to diverticulitis, and choice C refers to a different condition involving herniation of the intestinal mucosa.

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