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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following symptoms is associated with ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rectal bleeding is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis due to the inflammation and ulceration of the colon lining.
Question 2 of 5
Five days after undergoing surgery, a client develops a small-bowel obstruction. A Miller-Abbott tube is inserted for bowel decompression. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a client with a small-bowel obstruction and a Miller-Abbott tube, deficient fluid volume is the priority nursing diagnosis.
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
The nurse is reviewing the physician's orders written for a client admitted with acute pancreatitis. Which physician order would the nurse question if noted on the client's chart?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine for pain should be questioned as it can cause spasms of the sphincter of Oddi, worsening pancreatitis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following laboratory results would be expected in a client with peritonitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A white blood cell count above 15,000 is indicative of an infection, such as peritonitis.
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