ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports taking bisacodyl tablets daily. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive use of bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative, can cause fluid loss and electrolyte imbalances, a key concern for the nurse to address.
Question 2 of 5
A patient's health history is suggestive of inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following would suggest Crohn's disease, rather than ulcerative colitis, as the cause of the patient's signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crohn's disease is characterized by a pattern of distinct exacerbations and remissions, unlike ulcerative colitis, which typically presents with continuous symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and is teaching the client about the common link with Crohn's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are inflammatory bowel diseases characterized by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden abdominal pain is a hallmark symptom of gastrointestinal perforation, indicating a medical emergency requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is receiving education about his upcoming Billroth I procedure (gastroduodenostomy). This patient should be informed that he may experience which of the following adverse effects associated with this procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diarrhea and feelings of fullness are common after a Billroth I due to rapid food passage into the small intestine.