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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
When teaching a community group about measures to prevent colon cancer, which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting fat intake is a recommended measure to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Including fiber, undergoing annual rectal examinations, and sigmoidoscopy are also important, but limiting fat intake is directly related to reducing cancer risk.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching an elderly client how to prevent constipation, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To prevent constipation, elderly clients should be encouraged to get regular exercise, which promotes bowel motility.
Question 3 of 5
A client with rectal cancer may exhibit which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rectal bleeding is a common symptom in clients with rectal cancer.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following symptoms is a client with colon cancer most likely to exhibit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A change in bowel habits is the most common symptom of colon cancer.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following definitions best describes diverticulosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'A noninflamed outpouching of the intestine.' Diverticulosis refers to the presence of small, bulging pouches (diverticula) that can form in the lining of the digestive system, especially the colon. These pouches are typically noninflamed. Choice A is incorrect because it describes diverticulitis, which is the inflammation of these pouches. Choice C is incorrect as it defines bowel obstruction, not diverticulosis. Choice D is incorrect as it refers to a hernia, not diverticulosis.
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