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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client with a new colostomy is concerned about the odor from the stool in the ostomy drainage bag. The nurse teaches the client to include which of the following foods in the diet to reduce odor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt helps reduce odor in the stool by promoting healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following treatments is used for rectal cancer but not for colon cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radiation therapy is commonly used for rectal cancer to shrink the tumor before surgery, which is not typically done for colon cancer.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with a history of duodenal ulcer. To determine whether the problem is currently active, the nurse would assess the client for which of the following most frequent symptom(s) of duodenal ulcer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain that is relieved by food intake is the most frequent symptom of duodenal ulcers because the food neutralizes the stomach acid.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client how to perform a colostomy irrigation. To enhance the effectiveness of the irrigation and fecal returns, what measure should the nurse instruct the client to do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake helps to enhance the effectiveness of colostomy irrigation by softening the stool and promoting better fecal return.
Question 5 of 5
The client with Crohn's disease has a nursing diagnosis of acute pain. The nurse would teach the client to avoid which of the following in managing this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lying supine with the legs straight can increase abdominal tension and exacerbate pain. The client should be advised to lie with the legs bent to reduce muscle tension and discomfort.
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