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ATI Gastrointestinal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has had a gastroscopy. Which of the following symptoms may indicate that the client is developing a complication related to the procedure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A temperature of 100°F, epigastric pain, and hematemesis are signs that may indicate a complication related to the gastroscopy procedure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse instructs the nursing assistant on how to provide oral hygiene for a client who cannot perform this task for himself. Which of the following techniques should the nurse tell the assistant to incorporate into the client's daily care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swabbing the client's tongue, gums, and lips with a soft foam applicator every 2 hours helps maintain oral hygiene for a client who cannot perform this task.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital after vomiting bright red blood and is diagnosed with a bleeding duodenal ulcer. The client develops a sudden, sharp pain in the midepigastric area along with a rigid, boardlike abdomen. These clinical manifestations most likely indicate which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sudden, sharp pain in the midepigastric area along with a rigid, boardlike abdomen indicates that the ulcer has perforated.
Question 4 of 5
A client being treated for chronic cholecystitis should be given which of the following instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using anticholinergics as prescribed can help manage the symptoms of chronic cholecystitis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following factors should be the main focus of nursing management for a client hospitalized for cholecystitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment for complications should be the main focus of nursing management for a client hospitalized for cholecystitis.
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