ATI Gastrointestinal Disorder Study Guide Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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A nurse is assisting with the care of a newly admitted client who has bleeding
esophageal varices. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the
following medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vasopressin
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has GERD. Which of the following is an
expected finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Absence of saliva
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a hiatal hernia. Which of the
following client statement indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"Peppermint tea will increase my indigestion."
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is postoperative
following fundoplication. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I will elevate
the head of my bed on blocks."
,A nurse is reviewing risk factors with a client who has cholecystitis. The nurse
should identify which of the following as a risk factor for cholecystitis? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Obesity
A nurse is caring for a client who received prochlorperazine 4 hr ago. The client
reports spasms of the face. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of
the following medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diphenhydramine
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and is experiencing nausea due to
gastroparesis. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following
medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Metoclopramide
A nurse is reinforcing instructions about the use of laxatives with a client who has
heart failure. The nurse should tell the client to avoid which of the following
laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium phosphate
A nurse is reviewing bowel prep using polyethylene glycol with a client scheduled
for a colonoscopy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse review
with the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check with the provider about taking
current medications when consuming bowel prep.
, A nurse is having difficulty arousing a client following an
esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which of the following is the priority action
by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspect the client's airway.
A nurse in a clinic is instructing a client about a fecal occult blood test, which
requires mailing three specimens. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates understanding? - CORRECT ANSWER-"This is a test I can do at home."
A nurse is monitoring a client following a paracentesis. Which of the following
findings indicate the bowel was perforated during the procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Temperature elevation
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is 1 day postoperative
following a paracentesis. The nurse observes clear, pale-yellow fluid leaking from
the operative site. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Apply a dry, sterile dressing.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is 3 days postoperative
following a transverse colostomy. Which of the following should the nurse
reinforce in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stoma should be moist and
pink.
2026 Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
A nurse is assisting with the care of a newly admitted client who has bleeding
esophageal varices. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the
following medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vasopressin
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has GERD. Which of the following is an
expected finding? - CORRECT ANSWER-Absence of saliva
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a hiatal hernia. Which of the
following client statement indicates an understanding of the teaching? -
CORRECT ANSWER-"Peppermint tea will increase my indigestion."
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is postoperative
following fundoplication. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates understanding of the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I will elevate
the head of my bed on blocks."
,A nurse is reviewing risk factors with a client who has cholecystitis. The nurse
should identify which of the following as a risk factor for cholecystitis? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Obesity
A nurse is caring for a client who received prochlorperazine 4 hr ago. The client
reports spasms of the face. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of
the following medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diphenhydramine
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and is experiencing nausea due to
gastroparesis. The nurse should expect a prescription for which of the following
medications? - CORRECT ANSWER-Metoclopramide
A nurse is reinforcing instructions about the use of laxatives with a client who has
heart failure. The nurse should tell the client to avoid which of the following
laxatives? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sodium phosphate
A nurse is reviewing bowel prep using polyethylene glycol with a client scheduled
for a colonoscopy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse review
with the client? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check with the provider about taking
current medications when consuming bowel prep.
, A nurse is having difficulty arousing a client following an
esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Which of the following is the priority action
by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inspect the client's airway.
A nurse in a clinic is instructing a client about a fecal occult blood test, which
requires mailing three specimens. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates understanding? - CORRECT ANSWER-"This is a test I can do at home."
A nurse is monitoring a client following a paracentesis. Which of the following
findings indicate the bowel was perforated during the procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Temperature elevation
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is 1 day postoperative
following a paracentesis. The nurse observes clear, pale-yellow fluid leaking from
the operative site. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Apply a dry, sterile dressing.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who is 3 days postoperative
following a transverse colostomy. Which of the following should the nurse
reinforce in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-Stoma should be moist and
pink.
