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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following medications is most effective for treating the pain associated with irritable bowel disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is often the first line of treatment for pain associated with irritable bowel disease due to its safety profile.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube inserted for tube feedings. Before starting a continuous feeding, the nurse should place the client in which position?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the client in a high Fowler's position helps prevent aspiration and promotes proper digestion and feeding tube function.
Question 3 of 5
Radiation therapy is used to treat colon cancer before surgery for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiation therapy is used before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor, making it easier to remove.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a colostomy irrigation on a client. During the irrigation, a client begins to complain of abdominal cramps. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If a client experiences abdominal cramps during a colostomy irrigation, it is appropriate to stop the irrigation temporarily to allow the cramps to subside.
Question 5 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.
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