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

A client presents to the emergency room, reporting that he has been vomiting every 30 to 40 minutes for the past 8 hours. Frequent vomiting puts him at risk for which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Frequent vomiting can lead to metabolic alkalosis with hypokalemia due to the loss of stomach acid and electrolytes.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following factors is believed to cause ulcerative colitis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Ulcerative colitis is believed to be caused by an altered immune response in the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 4 of 5

The client being seen in a physician's office has just been scheduled for a barium swallow the next day. The nurse writes down which of the following instructions for the client to follow before the test?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fasting for 8 hours ensures that the stomach is empty, which is necessary for an accurate barium swallow test.

Question 5 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.

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