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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which of the following interventions should be included in the medical management of Crohn's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term steroid therapy is often used in the management of Crohn's disease to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the physician's orders written for a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which physician order would the nurse question if noted on the client's chart?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine for pain should be questioned as it can cause spasms of the sphincter of Oddi, worsening pancreatitis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following diets is most commonly associated with colon cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fiber, high-fat diet is most commonly associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.
Question 5 of 5
Fistulas are most common with which of the following bowel disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fistulas are most common in Crohn's disease due to the transmural inflammation that characterizes this condition.
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