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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is teaching the client how to perform a colostomy irrigation. To enhance the effectiveness of the irrigation and fecal returns, what measure should the nurse instruct the client to do?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Increasing fluid intake helps to enhance the effectiveness of colostomy irrigation by softening the stool and promoting better fecal return.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following symptoms indicates diverticulosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Diverticulosis often has no symptoms and is usually found incidentally during tests for other conditions.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is performing a colostomy irrigation on a client. During the irrigation, a client begins to complain of abdominal cramps. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: If a client experiences abdominal cramps during a colostomy irrigation, it is appropriate to stop the irrigation temporarily to allow the cramps to subside.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following symptoms is a client with colon cancer most likely to exhibit?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A change in bowel habits is the most common symptom of colon cancer.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following associated disorders may the client with Crohn's disease exhibit?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Clients with Crohn's disease may exhibit associated disorders such as ankylosing spondylitis, which is an inflammatory condition affecting the spine.

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