ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Surgical management of ulcerative colitis may be performed to treat which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surgical management of ulcerative colitis may be necessary to treat complications such as bowel perforation.
Question 2 of 5
A client presents to the emergency room, reporting that he has been vomiting every 30 to 40 minutes for the past 8 hours. Frequent vomiting puts him at risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent vomiting can lead to metabolic alkalosis with hypokalemia due to the loss of stomach acid and electrolytes.
Question 3 of 5
A client has just had surgery for colon cancer. Which of the following disorders might the client develop?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After surgery for colon cancer, the client may develop a partial bowel obstruction.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Care for the postoperative client after gastric resection should focus on which of the following problems?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postoperative care after gastric resection should focus on the client's nutritional needs to ensure proper healing and recovery.
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