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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client has just had surgery to create an ileostomy. The nurse assesses the client in the immediate post-op period for which of the following most frequent complications of this type of surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance is a common complication following ileostomy surgery due to the loss of large volumes of fluid and electrolytes through the stoma. Monitoring and replacing fluids and electrolytes is essential.
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 of the following symptoms may be exhibited by a client with Crohn's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients with Crohn's disease may exhibit symptoms such as steatorrhea, which is the presence of excess fat in the stool.
Question 4 of 5
Colon cancer is most closely associated with which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis is a condition closely associated with an increased risk of developing colon cancer due to chronic inflammation of the colon.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following areas is the most common site of fistulas in clients with Crohn's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The anorectal area is the most common site of fistulas in clients with Crohn's disease.
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