ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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Question 1 of 5

Rob is a 46 y.o. admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of Hepatitis B. He's jaundiced and reports weakness. Which intervention will you include in his care?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: For a patient with hepatitis B who is jaundiced and reports weakness, providing rest periods after small, frequent meals is important.

Question 2 of 5

A client who has ulcerative colitis has persistent diarrhea. He is thin and has lost 12 pounds since the exacerbation of his ulcerative colitis. The nurse should anticipate that the physician will order which of the following treatment approaches to help the client meet his nutritional needs?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Implementing total parenteral nutrition helps meet the nutritional needs of a client with persistent diarrhea and significant weight loss due to ulcerative colitis.

Question 3 of 5

Findings during an endoscopic exam include a cobblestone appearance of the colon in your patient. The findings are characteristic of which disorder?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The cobblestone appearance of the colon is characteristic of Crohn's disease.

Question 4 of 5

A client's ulcerative colitis symptoms have been present for longer than 1 week. The nurse recognizes that the client should be assessed carefully for signs of which of the following complications?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The client should be assessed carefully for signs of hypokalemia, a common complication of prolonged ulcerative colitis symptoms.

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:
During the assessment of a client's mouth, the nurse notes the absence of saliva. The client is also complaining of pain near the area of the ear. The client has been NPO for several days because of the insertion of an NG tube. Based on these findings, the nurse suspects that the client is developing which of the following mouth conditions?
A patient has a severe exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Long-term medications will probably include:
Rob is a 46 y.o. admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of Hepatitis B. He's jaundiced and reports weakness. Which intervention will you include in his care?
A 29 y.o. patient has an acute episode of ulcerative colitis. What diagnostic test confirms this diagnosis?

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