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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which of the following tests should be administered to a client suspected of having diverticulosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A barium enema is a diagnostic test used to visualize the colon and can help diagnose diverticulosis.
Question 3 of 5
An enema is prescribed for a client with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An enema is contraindicated in clients with suspected appendicitis because it can increase the risk of perforation. It is important to verify the appropriateness of this order with the physician.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following terms best describes the pain associated with appendicitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Steady. The pain associated with appendicitis is typically constant and steady, especially in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. It is not described as aching (choice A) because it is more persistent and severe than a dull ache. It is not fleeting (choice B) as appendicitis pain tends to worsen over time. It is also not intermittent (choice C) as the pain is continuous and does not come and go.
Question 5 of 5
In a client with Crohn's disease, which of the following symptoms should not be a direct result from antibiotic therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decrease in body weight is not a direct result of antibiotic therapy but may occur due to the underlying disease process.
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