which of the following symptoms is a client with colon cancer most likely to exhibit

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ATI Gastrointestinal System Quizlet

1. Which of the following symptoms is a client with colon cancer most likely to exhibit?

A. A change in appetite
B. A change in bowel habits
C. An increase in body weight
D. An increase in body temperature

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A change in bowel habits is the most common symptom of colon cancer.

2. A client is to take one daily dose of ranitidine (Zantac) at home to treat her peptic ulcer. The nurse knows that the client understands proper drug administration of ranitidine when she says that she will take the drug at which of the following times?

A. Before meals
B. With meals
C. At bedtime
D. When pain occurs

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Ranitidine (Zantac) is best taken at bedtime to reduce stomach acid production overnight.

3. A client is taking an antacid for treatment of a peptic ulcer. Which of the following statements best indicates that the client understands how to correctly take the antacid?

A. I should take my antacid before I take my other medications.
B. I need to decrease my intake of fluids so that I don’t dilute the effects of my antacid.
C. My antacid will be most effective if I take it whenever I experience stomach pains.
D. It is best for me to take my antacid 1 to 3 hours after meals.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: It is best for the client to take the antacid 1 to 3 hours after meals to ensure effectiveness.

4. Michael, a 42 y.o. man is admitted to the med-surg floor with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. His BP is 136/76, pulse 96, Resps 22 and temp 101. His past history includes hyperlipidemia and alcohol abuse. The doctor prescribes an NG tube. Before inserting the tube, you explain the purpose to patient. Which of the following is a most accurate explanation?

A. It empties the stomach of fluids and gas.
B. It prevents spasms at the sphincter of Oddi.
C. It prevents air from forming in the small intestine and large intestine.
D. It removes bile from the gallbladder.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Explain to the patient that the NG tube is used to empty the stomach of fluids and gas, which helps relieve symptoms of acute pancreatitis.