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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
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
The nurse has given instructions to the client with an ileostomy about foods to eat to thicken the stool. The nurse determines that the client needs further instructions if the client stated to eat which of the following foods to make the stools less watery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bran is high in fiber and should not be consumed to thicken the stool as it will make the stools more watery.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following associated disorders may the client with Crohn's disease exhibit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with Crohn's disease may exhibit associated disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, which is an inflammatory condition affecting the spine.
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