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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is reviewing the record of a client with Crohn's disease. Which of the following stool characteristics would the nurse expect to note documented on the client's record?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Diarrhea is a common stool characteristic in clients with Crohn's disease due to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 2 of 5

When teaching a community group about measures to prevent colon cancer, which instruction should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Limiting fat intake is a recommended measure to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Including fiber, undergoing annual rectal examinations, and sigmoidoscopy are also important, but limiting fat intake is directly related to reducing cancer risk.

Question 3 of 5

Crohn's disease can be described as a chronic relapsing disease. Which of the following areas in the GI system may be involved with this disease?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Crohn's disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus, but it commonly affects the small intestine and colon, involving the entire thickness of the bowel wall.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following substances is most likely to cause gastritis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs are known to cause gastritis by irritating the stomach lining. Choice A, Milk, is unlikely to cause gastritis and is actually a common remedy for mild gastritis symptoms. Choice B, Bicarbonate of soda or baking soda, is often used to relieve heartburn and indigestion, not cause gastritis. Choice C, Enteric-coated aspirin, is less likely to cause gastritis compared to NSAIDs because the enteric coating helps protect the stomach lining from irritation.

Question 5 of 5

A client with which of the following conditions may be likely to develop rectal cancer?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Adenomatous polyps are a known risk factor for the development of rectal cancer.

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