ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions

Question 1 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.

Question 2 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.

Question 3 of 5

A client has just had surgery for colon cancer. Which of the following disorders might the client develop?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: After surgery for colon cancer, the client may develop a partial bowel obstruction.

Question 4 of 5

A client with gastric cancer can expect to have surgery for resection. Which of the following should be the nursing management priority for the preoperative client with gastric cancer?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The priority for preoperative management of a client with gastric cancer is the correction of nutritional deficits.

Question 5 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.

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