arthur has a family history of colon cancer and is scheduled to have a sigmoidoscopy he is crying as he tells you i know that i have colon cancer too
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ATI Gastrointestinal System Test

1. Arthur has a family history of colon cancer and is scheduled to have a sigmoidoscopy. He is crying as he tells you, “I know that I have colon cancer, too.” Which response is most therapeutic?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Acknowledging the patient's emotions with 'You seem upset' is the most therapeutic response.

2. In a client with Crohn’s disease, which of the following symptoms should not be a direct result from antibiotic therapy?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Decrease in body weight is not a direct result of antibiotic therapy but may occur due to the underlying disease process.

3. When planning care for a client with ulcerative colitis who is experiencing symptoms, which client care activities can the nurse appropriately delegate to a unlicensed assistant?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Providing skin care following bowel movements, maintaining intake and output records, and obtaining the client's weight can be delegated to a unlicensed assistant.

4. The nurse assesses the client's understanding of the relationship between body position and gastroesophageal reflux. Which response would indicate that the client understands measures to avoid problems with reflux while sleeping?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Sleeping with the head of the bed elevated encourages movement of food through the esophagus by gravity. By fostering esophageal acid clearance, gravity helps keep the acidic pepsin and alkaline biliary secretions from contacting the esophagus. Elevating the foot of the bed does not affect clearance of esophageal acid. Sleeping on the stomach with the head turned to the left will not decrease reflux incidence. Sleeping flat without a pillow under the head does not enhance clearance.

5. The nurse is monitoring a client for the early signs of dumping syndrome. Which symptom indicates this occurrence?

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Sweating and pallor are early signs of dumping syndrome, a condition where food moves too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine.

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