ATI RN
ATI RN Predictor Assessment Exit Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a gastrostomy tube and is experiencing diarrhea. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a potential cause of the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: B
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Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because giving cold formula directly from the refrigerator can cause diarrhea by stimulating the gastrointestinal tract and leading to increased bowel activity. This can result in loose stools and diarrhea.
Summary of Other
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A: The formula infusion rate being too slow would not directly cause diarrhea. It may lead to other issues like inadequate nutrition or dehydration.
C: A partially obstructed feeding tube may cause feeding problems or discomfort, but not necessarily diarrhea.
D: Delayed gastric emptying would result in slower movement of food from the stomach to the intestines, potentially causing nausea or bloating, but not typically diarrhea.
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