ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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Question 1 of 5

Donald is a 61 y.o. man with diverticulitis. Diverticulitis is characterized by:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Diverticulitis is characterized by crampy lower left quadrant pain and a low-grade fever.

Question 2 of 5

The student nurse is teaching the family of a patient with liver failure. You instruct them to limit which foods in the patient's diet?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: For a patient with liver failure, it is important to limit the intake of meats and beans to reduce the risk of hepatic encephalopathy.

Question 3 of 5

You promote hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding by:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Promoting hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding involves giving blood, electrolyte, and fluid replacement.

Question 4 of 5

You're developing the plan of care for a patient experiencing dumping syndrome after a Billroth II procedure. Which dietary instructions do you include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To manage dumping syndrome, it is important to omit fluids with meals to slow gastric emptying.

Question 5 of 5

You have to teach ostomy self care to a patient with a colostomy. You tell the patient to measure and cut the wafer:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The wafer should be measured and cut about 1/8" larger than the stoma to ensure proper fit and prevent skin irritation.

Similar Questions

You have to teach ostomy self care to a patient with a colostomy. You tell the patient to measure and cut the wafer:
The nurse evaluates the client's stoma during the initial post-op period. Which of the following observations should be reported immediately to the physician?
A patient has an acute upper GI hemorrhage. Your interventions include:
Dark, tarry stools indicate bleeding in which location of the GI tract?
Hepatic encephalopathy develops when the blood level of which substance increases?

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