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ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical GASTROINTESTINAL ATI PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE LATEST WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ 100% GUARANTEED PASS! A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following fi$17.99
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical GASTROINTESTINAL ATI PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE LATEST WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ 100% GUARANTEED PASS! A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following fi
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ATI RN Comprehensive
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ATI RN Comprehensive
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical
GASTROINTESTINAL ATI PROCTORED
EXAM RETAKE LATEST WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED PASS!
A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
- B...
ATI RN Targeted Medical Surgical
GASTROINTESTINAL ATI PROCTORED
EXAM RETAKE LATEST WITH ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ 100%
GUARANTEED PASS!
A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should
the nurse expect?
- Bloody diarrhea
- Board-like abdomen
- Periumbilical cyanosis
- Increased bowel sounds - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>Board-like abdomen
Rationale: A board-like , distended abdomen, accompanied by extreme pain and
tenderness, is an expected finding for a client who has peritonitis.
RATIONALES:
Bloody diarrhea
- Bloody diarrhea is an expected finding for a client who has colorectal cancer.
Periumbilical cyanosis
- Periumbilical cyanosis is an expected finding for a client who has pancreatitis.
Increased bowel sounds
- Diminished bowel sounds is an expected finding for a client who has peritonitis.
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute hepatitis B. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect?
- Joint pain
- Obstipation
- Abdominal distention
Rationale: Joint pain is an expected finding in a client who has acute hepatitis B.
RATIONALES:
Obstipation
- Obstipation, or failure to pass stools, is an expected finding in a client who has a
complete bowel obstruction.
Abdominal distention
- Abdominal distention is an expected finding in a client who has a small bowel
obstruction.
Periumbilical discoloration
- Periumbilical discoloration is an expected finding in a client who has intraperitoneal
bleeding.
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values of a client who has colorectal cancer. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect?
- Negative fecal occult blood test
- Decreased serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level
- Hematocrit 43%
- Hemoglobin 9.1 g/dL - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>Hemoglobin 9.1 g/dL
Rationale: A hemoglobin level of 9.1 g/dL is below the expected reference range.
Decreased hemoglobin is an expected finding in a client who has colorectal cancer due
to occult intestinal bleeding.
RATIONALES:
Negative fecal occult blood test
- A positive fecal occult blood test is an expected finding for a client who has colorectal
cancer because colorectal cancer causes bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.
Decreased serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level
- An elevated CEA level is an expected finding for a client who has colorectal cancer.
Hematocrit 43%
, - A hematocrit level of 43% is within the expected reference range. The nurse should
expect a decreased hematocrit level for a client who has colorectal cancer due to occult
intestinal bleeding.
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of
the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
- Measure the client's abdominal girth daily
- Check mental status once daily
- Provide a daily intake of 4 g of sodium for the client.
- Assess the client's breath sounds every 12 hr. - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>Measure the
client's abdominal girth daily
Rationale: The nurse should measure the client's abdominal girth and weigh the client
daily to monitor the amount of fluid accumulation in the abdomen and the effectiveness
of treatment measures.
RATIONALES:
Check mental status once daily
- A client who has cirrhosis is at risk for hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse should
assess the client's mental status every 4 to 8 hr.
Provide a daily intake of 4 g of sodium for the client.
- A client who has cirrhosis can have edema and ascites and is usually prescribed a 1 to
2 g sodium-restricted diet to prevent ascites.
Assess the client's breath sounds every 12 hr.
- A client who has cirrhosis is at risk for dyspnea due to ascites. The nurse should
monitor the client's breath sounds every 4 to 8 hr.
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which of
the following food selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- 8 oz (0.24 L) whole milk
- One slice of beef bologna
- 1 oz (28.3 g) cheddar
- 1 cup (0.24 L) sliced banana - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔>>1 cup (0.24 L) sliced banana
Rationale: Foods that are high in fat can cause diarrhea for clients who have
pancreatitis. One cup of sliced banana, which contains 0.49 g of fat, is a low-fat food
option. Clients who have pancreatitis should consume a high-protein and low-fat diet
with an adequate amount of carbohydrates and calories.
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