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 client with a colostomy has an order for irrigation of the colostomy. The nurse used which solution for irrigation?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tap water at body temperature is generally used for colostomy irrigation unless the local water supply is not safe for drinking, in which case bottled water can be used.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following terms best describes the pain associated with appendicitis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Steady. The pain associated with appendicitis is typically constant and steady, especially in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. It is not described as aching (choice A) because it is more persistent and severe than a dull ache. It is not fleeting (choice B) as appendicitis pain tends to worsen over time. It is also not intermittent (choice C) as the pain is continuous and does not come and go.

Question 4 of 5

A client with which of the following conditions may be likely to develop rectal cancer?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Adenomatous polyps are a known risk factor for the development of rectal cancer.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which finding, if noted on assessment of the client, would the nurse report to the physician?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Rebound tenderness is a sign of peritonitis, a serious complication that needs to be reported to the physician immediately.

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