ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

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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

You have to teach ostomy self care to a patient with a colostomy. You tell the patient to measure and cut the wafer:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The wafer should be measured and cut about 1/8" larger than the stoma to ensure proper fit and prevent skin irritation.

Question 3 of 5

Your teaching Anthony how to use his new colostomy. How much skin should remain exposed between the stoma and the ring of the appliance?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When teaching a patient how to use a colostomy, only 1/16" of skin should remain exposed between the stoma and the ring of the appliance to prevent skin irritation.

Question 4 of 5

Regina is a 46 y.o. woman with ulcerative colitis. You expect her stools to look like:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Stools in ulcerative colitis are typically bloody and mucoid.

Question 5 of 5

You promote hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding by:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Promoting hemodynamic stability in a patient with upper GI bleeding involves giving blood, electrolyte, and fluid replacement.

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The nurse evaluates the client's stoma during the initial post-op period. Which of the following observations should be reported immediately to the physician?
Which goal of the client's care should take priority during the first days of hospitalization for an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?

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