ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

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Question 1 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 2 of 5

The nurse is monitoring a client for the early signs of dumping syndrome. Which symptom indicates this occurrence?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sweating and pallor are early signs of dumping syndrome, a condition where food moves too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine.

Question 3 of 5

Which area of the alimentary canal is the most common location for Crohn's disease?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The terminal ileum is the most common location for Crohn's disease.

Question 4 of 5

Radiation therapy is used to treat colon cancer before surgery for which of the following reasons?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Radiation therapy is used before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor, making it easier to remove.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following tests should be administered to a client suspected of having diverticulosis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A barium enema is a diagnostic test used to visualize the colon and can help diagnose diverticulosis.

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