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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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