ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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Question 1 of 5

Which goal of the client's care should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Managing diarrhea should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis.

Question 2 of 5

You're developing the plan of care for a patient experiencing dumping syndrome after a Billroth II procedure. Which dietary instructions do you include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: To manage dumping syndrome, it is important to omit fluids with meals to slow gastric emptying.

Question 3 of 5

You're doing preoperative teaching with Gertrude who has ulcerative colitis who needs surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir. Which information do you include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir occurs in two stages.

Question 4 of 5

A client who has ulcerative colitis has persistent diarrhea. He is thin and has lost 12 pounds since the exacerbation of his ulcerative colitis. The nurse should anticipate that the physician will order which of the following treatment approaches to help the client meet his nutritional needs?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Implementing total parenteral nutrition helps meet the nutritional needs of a client with persistent diarrhea and significant weight loss due to ulcerative colitis.

Question 5 of 5

The student nurse is preparing a teaching care plan to help improve nutrition in a patient with achalasia. You include which of the following:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Eating meals while sitting upright helps improve swallowing and prevent complications in patients with achalasia.

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