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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following diets is most commonly associated with colon cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fiber, high-fat diet is most commonly associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The client with Crohn's disease has a nursing diagnosis of acute pain. The nurse would teach the client to avoid which of the following in managing this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lying supine with the legs straight can increase abdominal tension and exacerbate pain. The client should be advised to lie with the legs bent to reduce muscle tension and discomfort.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The client with a colostomy has an order for irrigation of the colostomy. The nurse used which solution for irrigation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tap water at body temperature is generally used for colostomy irrigation unless the local water supply is not safe for drinking, in which case bottled water can be used.
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