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.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A high fiber, low-fat diet is recommended for clients with irritable bowel syndrome to promote bowel regularity and reduce symptoms.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Adenomatous polyps are a known risk factor for the development of rectal cancer.

Correct Answer: A

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

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In the early stages of peritonitis, the client would exhibit abdominal pain and rigidity due to inflammation.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A gastroscopy is performed to visualize the stomach lining and obtain biopsies to diagnose gastric cancer.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A fecal occult blood test should be performed annually for individuals over age 50 to screen for colon cancer.

Correct Answer: B

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

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Clients with gastric cancer may experience a feeling of fullness due to the presence of the tumor.