ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following treatments is used for rectal cancer but not for colon cancer?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Radiation therapy is commonly used for rectal cancer to shrink the tumor before surgery, which is not typically done for colon cancer.

Question 2 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 3 of 5

Which of the following interventions should be included in the medical management of Crohn's disease?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Long-term steroid therapy is often used in the management of Crohn's disease to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response.

Question 4 of 5

In a client with Crohn's disease, which of the following symptoms should not be a direct result from antibiotic therapy?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Decrease in body weight is not a direct result of antibiotic therapy but may occur due to the underlying disease process.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following associated disorders may the client with Crohn's disease exhibit?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Clients with Crohn's disease may exhibit associated disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, which is an inflammatory condition affecting the spine.

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