ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgery Exam Custom GI Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and a prescription for lactulose. Following administration, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lactulose, a laxative, causes diarrhea to reduce ammonia levels in cirrhosis, preventing hepatic encephalopathy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder. The client reports frequent bruising and nosebleeds. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cirrhosis from chronic alcohol use impairs clotting factor production and causes thrombocytopenia, leading to bruising and nosebleeds.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had surgery for a bowel obstruction. The client has a nasogastric tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: See rationale for question 2, as this is a repeated question.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking omeprazole for the past 4 weeks. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the client reports relief from which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omeprazole reduces stomach acid, effectively relieving acid indigestion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to collect data about the abdomen of a client who reports "stomach pain". Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspection is the first step in abdominal assessment to observe for visible abnormalities before altering bowel activity.