The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of an infant who has had surgery to open a low imperforate anus. The nurse knows that the instructions are understood when the parents say:

Nurselytic

Home

ATI RN

ATI RN

ATI RN Test Bank

Pediatric GI Disorders Test Bank Questions Questions

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of an infant who has had surgery to open a low imperforate anus. The nurse knows that the instructions are understood when the parents say:

A. We will use an oral thermometer because we cannot use a rectal one. B. We will call the physician if the stools change in consistency. C. Our infant will never be toilet-trained. D. We understand that it is not unusual for our infant's urine to contain stool.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The parents of a 4-year-old ask the nurse how to manage their child's constipation. Select the nurse's best response.

A. Add 2 ounces of apple or pear juice to your child's diet to help loosen the stool. B. Be sure your child eats a lot of fresh fruit such as apples and bananas. C. Encourage your child to drink more fluids. D. Decrease bulky foods such as whole-grain breads and rice.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which discharge instruction for a child diagnosed with encopresis should the nurse question?

A. Limit the intake of milk. B. Obtain a complete dietary log. C. Follow up with a child psychologist. D. Offer a diet high in protein.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which manifestation would the nurse expect to see in a 4-week-old infant with biliary atresia?

A. Abdominal distention, enlarged liver and spleen, clay-colored stool, and tea-colored urine. B. Abdominal distention, multiple bruises, bloody stools, and hematuria. C. Yellow sclera and skin, excessively oily skin, and prolonged bleeding times. D. No manifestations until the disease has advanced.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following features is MORE common in ulcerative colitis than in Crohn disease?

A. abdominal pain B. growth failure C. rectal bleeding D. mouth ulceration

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Access More Questions!

ATI RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

ATI RN Premium

$150/ 90 days

Similar Questions