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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 56 : Care of Patients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a hemorrhoidectomy that was done the day before. The nurse notes that the client has lower abdominal distention accompanied by dullness to percussion over the distended area. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment findings indicate that the client may have an over-full bladder. In the immediate postoperative period, the client may experience urinary retention. Determining when the client last voided helps confirm this.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assesses clients for the risk of colorectal cancer. Which client has the highest risk for colorectal cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colorectal cancer is rare before the age of 40, but its incidence increases rapidly with advancing age. A high-fat diet also increases the risk for colorectal cancer. Coffee intake, IBS, and a heavy workload do not increase the risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse assessing a client with colorectal cancer auscultates high-pitched bowel sounds and notes visible peristaltic waves. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The presence of visible peristaltic waves, accompanied by high-pitched or tingling bowel sounds, is indicative of a partial obstruction caused by the tumor. The nurse should contact the provider and recommend a computed tomography scan for further diagnostic testing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse prepares a client for a colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow. The client states, 'My doctor told me that the fecal occult blood test was negative for colon cancer. I don't think I need the colonoscopy and would like to cancel it.' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A negative result from a fecal occult blood test does not completely rule out the possibility of colon cancer. A colonoscopy is necessary to visualize the entire colon and take a tissue sample for biopsy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client newly diagnosed with colon cancer who has become withdrawn from family members. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse recognizes that the client may be expressing feelings of grief. Encouraging the client to verbalize feelings helps them process grief. A psychiatric consult is not appropriate, and the other options do not address the client's emotional needs.