ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing for stoma prolapse in a client with a colostomy. The nurse would observe which of the following if stoma prolapse occurred?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A protruding stoma is indicative of stoma prolapse, which occurs when the bowel protrudes excessively through the stoma.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following conditions is most likely to directly cause peritonitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A perforated ulcer is most likely to directly cause peritonitis due to the leakage of gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is doing an admission assessment on a client with a history of duodenal ulcer. To determine whether the problem is currently active, the nurse would assess the client for which of the following most frequent symptom(s) of duodenal ulcer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain that is relieved by food intake is the most frequent symptom of duodenal ulcers because the food neutralizes the stomach acid.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching an elderly client how to prevent constipation, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: To prevent constipation, elderly clients should be encouraged to get regular exercise, which promotes bowel motility.
Question 5 of 5
A client with rectal cancer may exhibit which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rectal bleeding is a common symptom in clients with rectal cancer.
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