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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which of the following tests should be administered to a client suspected of having diverticulosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Medical management of the client with diverticulitis should include which of the following treatments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 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: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which area of the alimentary canal is the most common location for Crohn's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.