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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
You're caring for Lewis, a 67 y.o. patient with liver cirrhosis who develops ascites and requires paracentesis. Relief of which symptom indicated that the paracentesis was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyspnea relief indicates that the paracentesis was effective in reducing ascites.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with chronic alcohol abuse is admitted with liver failure. You closely monitor the patient's blood pressure because of which change that is associated with the liver failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abnormal peripheral vasodilation is a change associated with liver failure that requires close monitoring of the patient's blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
You're developing the plan of care for a patient experiencing dumping syndrome after a Billroth II procedure. Which dietary instructions do you include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: To manage dumping syndrome, it is important to omit fluids with meals to slow gastric emptying.
Question 4 of 5
Which goal of the client's care should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Managing diarrhea should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis.
Question 5 of 5
You're caring for a patient with a sigmoid colostomy. The stool from this colostomy is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The stool from a sigmoid colostomy is typically formed.
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