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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following laboratory results would be expected in a client with peritonitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A white blood cell count above 15,000 is indicative of an infection, such as peritonitis.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The client with a new colostomy is concerned about the odor from the stool in the ostomy drainage bag. The nurse teaches the client to include which of the following foods in the diet to reduce odor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt helps reduce odor in the stool by promoting healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is doing pre-op teaching with the client who is about to undergo creation of a Kock pouch. The nurse interprets that the client has the best understanding of the nature of the surgery if the client makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A Kock pouch is a type of continent ileostomy that requires catheterization to empty the internal reservoir. Understanding the need for regular catheterization indicates the client comprehends the procedure.
Question 5 of 5
If a client had irritable bowel syndrome, which of the following diagnostic tests would determine if the diagnosis is Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A colonoscopy with biopsy is the most definitive diagnostic test to differentiate between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
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