ATI RN
ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
The client has just had surgery to create an ileostomy. The nurse assesses the client in the immediate post-op period for which of the following most frequent complications of this type of surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance is a common complication following ileostomy surgery due to the loss of large volumes of fluid and electrolytes through the stoma. Monitoring and replacing fluids and electrolytes is essential.
Question 4 of 5
The client has been admitted with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. The nurse would assess this client for pain that is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute pancreatitis typically presents with severe, unrelenting pain in the epigastric area that radiates to the back. This pain is due to inflammation and autodigestion of the pancreas.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following symptoms would a client in the early stages of peritonitis exhibit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the early stages of peritonitis, the client would exhibit abdominal pain and rigidity due to inflammation.
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