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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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