the client with a colostomy has an order for irrigation of the colostomy the nurse used which solution for irrigation
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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

1. The client with a colostomy has an order for irrigation of the colostomy. The nurse used which solution for irrigation?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Tap water at body temperature is generally used for colostomy irrigation unless the local water supply is not safe for drinking, in which case bottled water can be used.

2. Which of the following diagnostic tests may be performed to determine if a client has gastric cancer?

Correct answer: C

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

3. Regina is a 46 y.o. woman with ulcerative colitis. You expect her stools to look like:

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Stools in ulcerative colitis are typically bloody and mucoid.

4. Matt is a 49 y.o. with a hiatal hernia that you are about to counsel. Health care counseling for Matt should include which of the following instructions?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: For a patient with a hiatal hernia, it is important to eat three regular meals a day to prevent symptoms.

5. You’re caring for a patient with a sigmoid colostomy. The stool from this colostomy is:

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The stool from a sigmoid colostomy is typically formed.

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