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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is monitoring a client for the early signs of dumping syndrome. Which symptom indicates this occurrence?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sweating and pallor are early signs of dumping syndrome, a condition where food moves too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following diagnostic tests should be performed annually over age 50 to screen for colon cancer?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A fecal occult blood test should be performed annually for individuals over age 50 to screen for colon cancer.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which finding, if noted on assessment of the client, would the nurse report to the physician?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Rebound tenderness is a sign of peritonitis, a serious complication that needs to be reported to the physician immediately.

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

Which of the following mechanisms can facilitate the development of diverticulosis into diverticulitis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. Undigested food blocking the diverticulum can lead to bacterial invasion, causing inflammation and turning diverticulosis into diverticulitis. Choices A, B, and C do not directly facilitate the development of diverticulitis. Choice A involves a different mechanism related to laxative use, choice B describes a complication of chronic constipation but does not necessarily lead to diverticulitis, and choice C refers to a different condition involving herniation of the intestinal mucosa.

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