ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following factors is believed to cause ulcerative colitis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ulcerative colitis is believed to be caused by an altered immune response in the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which finding, if noted on assessment of the client, would the nurse report to the physician?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Rebound tenderness is a sign of peritonitis, a serious complication that needs to be reported to the physician immediately.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing for stoma prolapse in a client with a colostomy. The nurse would observe which of the following if stoma prolapse occurred?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A protruding stoma is indicative of stoma prolapse, which occurs when the bowel protrudes excessively through the stoma.

Question 4 of 5

Care for the postoperative client after gastric resection should focus on which of the following problems?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Postoperative care after gastric resection should focus on the client's nutritional needs to ensure proper healing and recovery.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following symptoms may be exhibited by a client with Crohn's disease?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Clients with Crohn's disease may exhibit symptoms such as steatorrhea, which is the presence of excess fat in the stool.

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